In re Arnel Ashley B.

The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a], [f]; [3] [g] [i]). The record shows that the agency exercised diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen respondent’s relationship with the children by, among other things, creating a regular visitation schedule and service plan, inviting respondent to service plan review meetings, and referring her to parenting skills class and a drug treatment program (see Matter of Adante A., 38 AD3d 243 [2007]). The record also shows that despite the agency’s efforts, the mother failed…