Legal Opinion
In re A. M.
New York City Family Court
Decided May 6, 1996Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Bruce M. Kaplan, J.
Does a failure to file a petition to review a foster care placement made pursuant to Social Services Law § 358-a or § 392 during the period of placement cause that placement to lapse?
The answer to this question will determine whether or not thousands of children who were voluntarily placed in foster care remain merely in de facto as opposed to de jure foster care with the New York City (NYC) Department of Social Services.
This is of growing concern for more than 23,000 children from NYC are in foster care as a result of voluntary placements. These numbers…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In re Sheila G.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- In re Frank C.New York Court of Appeals · 1987
- In re Randy K.New York Court of Appeals · 1991
- Matter of Jose R.New York Court of Appeals · 1994
- Matter of Robert O.New York Court of Appeals · 1995
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