Opinion
January 25, 1994
Appeal from the Family Court, New York County (Judith Sheindlin, J.).
Clear and convincing evidence established that petitioner exerted diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship by arranging visitation and attempting to assist with housing (see, Matter of Brooke Louise H., 158 A.D.2d 425). Even though faced with "`an utterly un-co-operative or indifferent parent'" the agency fulfilled its duty to make reasonable efforts to assist (supra, at 426, quoting Matter of Sheila G., 61 N.Y.2d 368, 385). Evidence also established that respondent failed to plan for the return of his son (Social Services Law § 384-b [c]).
Concur — Carro, J.P., Ellerin, Asch and Nardelli, JJ.