Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and petition granted.
Memorandum:
When the agency seeks termination of parental rights based upon abandonment of the child by the parent, the statute specifically provides that "[i]n making such determination, the court shall not require a showing of diligent efforts, if any, by an authorized agency to encourage the parent" to visit and communicate with the child or agency (Social Services Law § 384...
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