In re Nicole TT.

Yesawich, Jr., J.

Appeal from three orders of the Family Court of Broome County (Whiting, Jr., J.), entered April 18,1983, which adjudicated respondent’s three minor children to be permanently neglected, terminated respondent’s parental rights and placed guardianship and custody of the children with petitioner.

Respondent is the mother of three children: Nicole, age nine; Melissa, age eight; and Shauna, age five. In September of 1977, petitioner first gained custody of the children Nicole and Melissa. Two years and 10 months later, on July 17,1980, they were returned to their mother’s care and…