Opinion
January 8, 1998
Appeal from the Family Court, New York County (Rhoda Cohen, J.).
There was ample evidence supporting the finding of neglect ( see, Family Ct Act § 1012 [f] [i] [B]), and the court properly denied the motions to dismiss as continued court aid was required in this matter ( see, Family Ct Act § 1051 [c]). The agreed-upon placement of the child with a relative did not, under the circumstances, obviate the necessity for the court to make a finding of neglect and impose conditions upon respondent mother, since there was no guarantee that the placement would completely and permanently protect the child's interests.
Concur — Rosenberger, J.P., Wallach, Rubin, Williams and Tom, JJ.