41.   The defense had attempted to show that foster mother was neglectful for having occasionally left the pair alone.

42.   The foster mother also said she did not expect much sympathy from the system.

43.   The designated foster mother had expressed interest in caring for drug-exposed infants after learning about their special needs from a friend who works at a hospital.

44.   The foster mother adopted both Richard and Annie, and the two families have formed a close relationship.

45.   The following Monday, Sharmaine reached out for her foster mother in the agency waiting room.

46.   The foster mother says she was denied crucial information.

47.   The grandmother -- who insisted on anonymity -- has been their foster mother for three years.

48.   The foster mother, Linda Brisport of Brooklyn, has been charged with second-degree murder.

49.   The foster mothers wear purple ribbons -- symbols of their support for the children, police investigators and social workers.

50.   Their foster mother suffered from smoke inhalation and shock, but it was unclear Thursday night whether she had been in the apartment when the fire started.