In re Antwone Lee S.

The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence of respondent’s failure, notwithstanding the petitioner’s diligent efforts, to learn to control her anger and complete all of the programs to which she was referred, and refusal to accept guidance on proper parenting (see Matter of Alpacheta C., 41 AD3d 285 [2007], lv denied 9 NY3d 812 [2007]; Matter of Jah'lil Dale Emanuel McC., 44 AD3d 547 [2007]). Termination of respondent’s parental rights is supported by a preponderance of the evidence showing that the children, who have been in foster care virtually since…