In re Nicole M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sheldon M. Rand, J.

In this proceeding for termination of parental rights, petitioner, the Catholic Home Bureau for Dependent Children, filed a petition with this court on January 31, 1983, alleging that Nicole M. has been permanently neglected by her natural mother, Nancy M., pursuant to section 384-b of the Social Services Law. In addition, it is alleged that the child has been abandoned by her putative father, “John Doe”, pursuant to section 384-b (subd 4, par [b]) of the Social Services Law.

A full and plenary hearing was held on June 10,1983, at which respondent mother…