The record reveals the agency met its burden of showing that despite its diligent efforts, respondent father permanently neglected his child within the definition of Social Services Law § 384-b (7) (a). The statute requires only reasonable attempts, by means of a diligent undertaking; the agency's efforts met that standard (see Matter of Sheila G.,
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MATTER OF ADONISE M., JR.
44 A.D.3d 440 (2007)
843 N.Y.S.2d 277
In the Matter of JASON ADONISE M., JR., an Infant. JASON LUIS M., Appellant; GRAHAM-WINDHAM SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, Respondent, et al., Respondent.
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Decided October 16, 2007.
Decided October 16, 2007.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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