New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Peter L., Jr. Christina L., Respondent James Krauskopf, as Commissioner of Social Services
July 5, 198359 N.Y.2d 513
Summary
The Court held that under section 392 of the Social Services Law a court may only continue foster care or order placement for adoption, and therefore could not award custody of Peter L., Jr. to his grandmother; the Appellate Division's order was reversed and the Family Court order directing adoption placement was reinstated.