While Family Court correctly found that respondent failed to apprise petitioner agency of her location for six months, and that the agency was therefore not required to show diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [e] [i]), we note the strong evidence of efforts to assist respondent in drug rehabilitation and to encourage visitation contained in the record (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [f];
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MATTER OF W.
242 A.D.2d 477 (1997)
662 N.Y.S.2d 477
In the Matter of Evelyn Rebecca W. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. Cheryl S., Appellant; Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York et al., Respondents
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September 23, 1997
September 23, 1997
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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