Our review of the record discloses no basis to disturb Family Court's finding that petitioner failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that respondent had permanently neglected her children. In particular, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate petitioner's diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]), which is the threshold inquiry in any permanent...
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