Jewish Child Care Ass'n v. Mattfolk

This proceeding concerns a child born to respondent in 1962 who was committed to the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services by the mother, then unable to care for her child. The child was committed in turn to the care of the petitioner, Jewish Child Care Association of New York and was placed in a foster home where she has since remained. The outcome of this proceeding will have no immediate effect upon the child’s status and surroundings.

The petitioner association seeks appointment as guardian of the child pursuant to subdivision 5 of section 384 of the Social Services Law…