Clear and convincing evidence supports Family Court's finding of permanent neglect against respondent-appellant, based on her failure substantially and continuously, or repeatedly, to maintain contact with her child, as well as to plan for the child's future, for a period of more than one year (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; Matter of Sheila G.,
Notwithstanding petitioner's diligent...
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