IN THE MATTER OF HAMO D.


13 A.D.3d 108 (2004)

785 N.Y.S.2d 454

In the Matter of HAMO D., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. ZINKA D., Appellant; LOUISE WISE SERVICES et al., Respondents.

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

December 7, 2004.


The agency was not required to show diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship because of respondent's failure for a near continuous period of 21 months to keep it apprised of her whereabouts (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [e] [i]; Matter of A. Children, 236 A.D.2d 271 [1997]). Nevertheless, the agency did show, by clear and convincing evidence, that once contact was resumed, it made diligent attempts to assist...

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