The court's findings of permanent neglect were supported by clear and convincing evidence that, despite the diligent efforts of the agency to encourage and strengthen the relationship between respondent and the subject children, respondent did not within the statutorily relevant period maintain meaningful contact with the children or plan for their future (see Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]).
The evidence at the dispositional hearing was preponderant...
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