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Matter of Juniper T. (Stephanie T.) 2026 NY Slip Op 05643 October 2, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. IN THE MATTER OF JUNIPER T. --------------------------------------------------- HERKIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PETITIONER-APPELLANT; v STEPHANIE T., RESPONDENT-RESPONDENT, AND BRANDEN G., RESPONDENT