Opinion
February 3, 1994
Appeal from the Family Court of Otsego County (Estes, J.).
Contrary to respondent's contention, petitioner proved by clear and convincing evidence that Isaac A. was permanently neglected. The record reveals that petitioner satisfied the statutory requirement that it make a diligent effort to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship, and that despite this effort respondent failed to take steps to provide for the future of her child although physically and financially able to do so (Social Services Law § 384-b [a]).
Mikoll, J.P., Mercure, Crew III, White and Yesawich Jr., JJ., concur. Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs.