IN THE MATTER OF "FEMALE" V.


21 A.D.3d 1118 (2005)

803 N.Y.S.2d 636

In the Matter of "FEMALE" V., Also Known as KIMBERLY V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of JUANA LEE V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 2.) In the Matter of NATHAN LEE V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 3.) In the Matter of PATRICK GERMAN V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 4.) In the Matter of NOUCHIE WESLEY V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 5.) In the Matter of CASSANDRA LEE V. LAKESIDE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; GERMAN V., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 6.)

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

September 26, 2005.


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 petitioners must establish as a threshold matter that they exerted diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see Matter of Sheila G., 61 N.Y.2d 368, 371 [1984]). Contrary to the father's contention, the evidence presented at...

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