In re Jeovonni G.

*450The court providently exercised its discretion in denying respondent’s request for an adjournment, given that she had more than three months to communicate with her counsel and prepare for the fact-finding hearing (Matter of Steven B., 6 NY3d 888, 889 [2006]).

The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence (see Social Services Law § 384-b [3] [g] [i]; [7] [a]). There is clear and convincing evidence that the agency exercised diligent efforts to reunite respondent and the child by preparing a service plan, scheduling visits between respondent and the child,…