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245 A.D.2d 509 (1997)

666 N.Y.S.2d 682

In the Matter of Alicia Shante H. and Another, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Clifford H., Appellant; St. Christopher-Ottilie, Respondent

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

December 22, 1997

Ordered that the orders are affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.

In a proceeding to terminate parental rights based on permanent neglect, the agency must establish as a threshold matter that it exerted diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, Matter of Sheila G., 61 N.Y.2d 368). The diligent efforts must include "reasonable attempts" at providing counseling...

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