Majority
Appeal
Ordered that the order of fact-finding and disposition is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
This proceeding was commenced to terminate the mother’s parental rights. After a hearing, the Family Court issued an order of fact-finding and disposition finding that the mother abandoned the subject child, terminating her parental rights, and transferring custody and guardianship of the child to the Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services of the City of New York and Forestdale, Inc., for the purpose of adoption. The mother appeals.
The evidence adduced at the hearing established, by clear and convincing evidence, that the mother abandoned the subject child because she had no contact with the child, the petitioner agency, or the foster home where the child had been placed, during the six-month period immediately prior to the filing of the petition (see Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [b]; Matter of Keymani R.J. [Shakima J.], 95 AD3d 1213 [2012]; Matter of Amaru M. [Kizwana M.], 87 AD3d 1069 [2011]; Matter of Robert A.G., 62 AD3d 701 [2009]; Matter of Dallas Keith M., 55 AD3d 612 [2008]; Matter of Jamar Terry N., 46 AD3d 563 [2007]). Furthermore, under the circumstances of this case, the Family Court properly concluded that it was in the best interests of the child to terminate the mother’s parental rights (see Matter of Jessie Skyler D. [Donna S.], 88 AD3d 703 , 704 [2011]; Matter of Andrea B., 66 AD3d 770 , 771 [2009]; Matter of Lillian D.L., 29 AD3d 583 , 584 [2006]).
The mother’s remaining contentions are without merit. Chambers, J.P., Hall, Austin and Barros, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- In re Amaru M. 87 AD3d 1069 p. 766
- In re Dutchess 55 AD3d 612 p. 766
- In re Jamar Terry N. 46 AD3d 563 p. 766
- In re Jessie Skyler D. 88 AD3d 703 at 704 p. 766
- In re Andrea B. 66 AD3d 770 at 771 p. 766