In re Doe

*471OPINION OF THE COURT

Catherine Cholakis, J.

Before the court are two neglect petitions filed by the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services (petitioner) against respondents John and Jane Doe, fictitious names for the unknown biological parents of the subject child known as Baby Jack Doe. Baby Jack was left at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy on November 20, 2008. Service of the petitions was effected by publication pursuant to an order to show cause of this court dated January 5, 2009. Respondents have not appeared to answer the petitions. An inquest was held on March 18, 2009 at which…