The finding of abandonment was properly made upon clear and convincing evidence that respondent failed to contact the child or agency during the six-month period immediately preceding the filing of the petition, and in the absence of evidence that he was unable to make such contact or was discouraged from doing so by the agency (Social Services Law § 384-b [5] [a]). Respondent's incarceration prior to the child's birth and at all times thereafter does not excuse such...
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