Petitioner demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the child was "permanently neglected" within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b (7) (a). We reject appellant's contention that petitioner failed to make diligent efforts to strengthen and encourage the parent-child relationship (see § 384-b [7] [f]). To the contrary, petitioner worked with appellant to formulate a service plan, which included anger management and domestic violence programs...
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