In re Krystal J.
Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Respondent appeals from an order of disposition that terminated her parental rights with respect to her daughter Krystal, born October 13, 1993, and transferred custody to petitioner, Erie County Department of Social Services (DSS), upon a finding that Krystal was permanently neglected by respondent. Family Court’s determination that Krystal was permanently neglected by respondent is supported by clear and convincing evidence. The record establishes that DSS made diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the relationship between respondent and Krystal (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]) by providing “services and other assistance aimed at ameliorating or resolving the problems preventing [Krystal’s] return to respondent’s care” (Matter of Kayte M., 201 AD2d 835, lv denied 83 NY2d 757; see, Matter of Michelle F., 222 AD2d 747, 748-749). DSS established that respondent failed to maintain adequate housing, undergo a psychological evaluation, or participate in programs that she was required to attend (see, Matter of Peter D., 262 AD2d 998; Matter of Female J., 202 AD2d 340). “Because she failed to make any progress in overcoming the problems that initially endangered the child [] and continued to prevent [her] safe return, the court properly found that respondent was unable to make an adequate plan for her child [ ]’s future” (Matter of Rebecca D., 222 AD2d 1092).
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