In re Temple S.M.

Contrary to the mother’s contention, the Family Court properly found that she permanently neglected the subject children. The petitioner established by clear and convincing evidence that it made diligent efforts to assist the mother in maintaining contact with the children and planning for their future (see Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 NY2d 136, 142 [1984]; Matter of Sheila G., 61 NY2d 368, 373 [1984]). These efforts included repeated referrals of the mother to drug treatment and mental health programs, the monitoring of her progress in these programs, repeated advice to the mother that she…