Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court found that the petitioner, the Brooklyn Home for Children, has not demonstrated the statutorily mandated diligent efforts to assist the mother in planning for the return of Erica. Therefore, it held that there can be no finding of permanent neglect by the mother. We agree. In a proceeding to terminate parental rights based on permanent neglect, the threshold...
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