The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that the agency's diligent efforts to encourage the parental relationship were thwarted by respondent's sporadic attendance at visitation, agency counseling meetings, service plan reviews and other agency appointments, her failure to complete a substance abuse program, and her noncooperation with other components of the agency's service plan (see Matter of Byron Christopher Malik J.,
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IN THE MATTER OF ABABA H.
16 A.D.3d 259 (2005)
792 N.Y.S.2d 37
In the Matter of EMPRESS ADDIS ABABA H., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. MELINDA RENA E., Appellant; ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES, INC., Respondent.
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March 22, 2005.
March 22, 2005.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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