In re De'Von S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dandrea L. Ruhlmann, J.

Monroe County Department of Human Services (petitioner) filed two petitions on January 7, 2008 pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b for termination of parental rights (TPR) of Shamika S. (mother) and Michael T. (putative father). The petition against putative father alleges abandonment (docket No. B-00691-08) as putative father has had no contact with the child De’Von. The petition against mother which alleges permanent neglect (docket No. B-00529-08), the court hereby dismisses without prejudice.

Petitioner filed a neglect petition against both…