In re Kevin J.
Opinion of the Court
Orders of disposition, Family Court, Bronx County (Douglas E. Hoffman, J.), entered on or about June 15, 2007, which, to the extent appealed from, upon findings of permanent neglect, terminated respondent mother’s parental rights to the subject children and committed custody and guardianship of the children to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services for the purpose of adoption, unanimously affirmed, without costs.
Respondent’s contention that the petitions were pleaded with insufficient particularity to satisfy the requirements of Family Court Act § 614 (1) (c) is unpreserved as it is raised for the first time on appeal (see Matter of Gina Rachel L., 44 AD3d 367 [2007]). Were we to review this argument, we would find that the petitions set forth in sufficient detail the diligent efforts made by the agency to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship.
Clear and convincing evidence supports the findings of permanent neglect (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). Despite the diligent efforts by the agency, which included providing respondent with referrals to drug abuse treatment centers, assist
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