The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to provide information to local departments of social services (LDSS) and voluntary authorized agencies regarding Chapter 343 of the Laws of 2010, which amends the Family Court Act (FCA) and Social Services Law (SSL) in relation to restoration of parental rights. This law, which went into effect on November 11, 2010, authorizes the Family Court, in narrowly defined circumstances, to restore a birth parent's parental rights after they have been terminated.
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