The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that respondent frustrated the agency's diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship by, inter alia, failing to maintain contact with the agency for seven months after the child had been returned to her on a trial basis, and then, after the child was returned to the foster mother, failing to visit the child for four months (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a];
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IN THE MATTER OF VINETTE
15 A.D.3d 223 (2005)
790 N.Y.S.2d 10
In the Matter of PIERY VINETTE D., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. VIRTUDES MIGNON D., Appellant; EPISCOPAL SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent.
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February 8, 2005.
February 8, 2005.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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