The determination of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that respondent failed to plan for the children's future despite diligent efforts by the agency to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). The record demonstrates that the agency referred respondent to anger management classes, parenting skills programs and psychiatric examinations and attempted to implement visitation (see Matter...
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