In re Patrick JJ.

Appeal from an order of the Family Court of Broome County (Ray, J.), entered December 18, 1997, which granted petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b, to adjudicate Patrick JJ. and Brian KK. to be permanently neglected children, and terminated respondents’ parental rights.

Respondent Charmaine KK. (hereinafter respondent) has two sons (hereinafter the children) who were born in 1989 and 1991, respectively. The children were placed in petitioner’s custody in August 1992. By order entered February 3, 1993, the children were adjudicated to have been…