Contrary to petitioner agency's argument, the appeal is properly taken from an appealable paper. Although denominated a decision, the paper bears the standard language advising that any appeal from the "order" must be taken within 30 days (Family Ct Act § 1113), and is, in substance, an order finding that the children have been abused/neglected (Family Ct Act § 1051 [a]), which is appealable as of right (Family Ct Act § 1112 [a]).
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