In re Jessica Lynn W.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: We reject the contention of respondent that petitioner, Monroe County Department of Social Services, failed to make diligent efforts to strengthen and encourage his relationship with his child (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a], [f]). Diligent efforts include reasonable attempts at providing counseling, scheduling regular visitation with the child, providing services to the parents to overcome problems that prevent the discharge of the child into their care, and informing the parents of their *901child’s progress (see, Social Services…
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