MATTER OF W.


170 A.D.2d 318 (1991)

In the Matter of the Guardianship of Latasha W. and Others, Infants. Salvation Army, Respondent; Sharon W., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

February 21, 1991


The threshold inquiry in any permanent neglect case is whether the agency discharged its statutory duty to exert diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship. (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; Matter of Jamie M., 63 N.Y.2d 388, 390; Matter of Sheila G., 61 N.Y.2d 368, 373.) The agency is not charged, however,...

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