In re Pearl M.A.

Order of disposition, Family Court, New York County (Gloria Sosa-Lintner, J), entered on or about January 31, 2002, which, upon a finding of permanent neglect, terminated respondent’s *142parental rights to the subject child and committed the child’s guardianship and custody to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services for the purposes of adoption, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that despite the agency’s diligent efforts, respondent missed many visits with the child, failed to attend planning…