In re Joanna P.

Memorandum: Respondent mother appeals from an order that, inter alia, terminated her parental rights pursuant to *1752Social Services Law § 384-b on the ground of permanent neglect. We dismiss as moot the appeal from the order insofar as it concerned the mother’s oldest child inasmuch as she has attained the age of 18 (see Matter of Anthony M., 56 AD3d 1124, 1124 [2008], lv denied 12 NY3d 702 [2009]).

We conclude that petitioner met its initial burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that it made the requisite diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the mother’s relationship…