The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that while respondent initially cooperated with the agency's efforts to strengthen her parental relationship with the child, such cooperation ceased during the year preceding the filing of the petition (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). Despite the agency's attempts to accommodate respondent's work and other claimed commitments, respondent refused to undergo drug tests, failed to make...
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