The finding that respondent father had abandoned the subject child, as set forth in Social Services Law § 384-b (4) (b) and (5) (b), is supported by clear and convincing evidence, namely, the testimony of the child's caseworker and respondent father's brother and sister that respondent had only brief, insubstantial contacts with the child, and no contacts at all with the agency, for at least six months prior to the filing of the petition (see, Matter of Female W....
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