In re Justin Javonte R.
Opinion of the Court
Clear and convincing evidence, including the expert testimony from a court-appointed psychologist, who examined the mother on two occasions and reviewed all of her available medical records, supported the determination that she is presently and for the foreseeable future unable, by reason of mental illness, to provide proper and adequate care for her children (see Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [c]; [6] [a]; Matter of Faith D.A. [Natasha A.], 99 AD3d 641 [1st Dept 2012]). The psychologist testified that the mother suffered from schizophrenia and her prognosis was “very poor.” She had periods of noncompliance with her medications and exhibited symptoms regularly, whether or not she was compliant with treatment. Concur— Friedman, J.P., Sweeny, Renwick, Freedman and Roman, JJ.
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