In re Jamie M.

I do not concur. The record' clearly demonstrates that respondents have failed for a period of more than one year following the date the child was placed in foster care substantially and continuously or repeatedly to plan for the future of the child, although physically and financially able to do so, notwithstanding petitioner’s diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 7, par la]). Petitioner has proved by clear and convincing evidence that although the parents did maintain a certain amount of contact with the child, they were…