In re Marcus C.

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court did not improvidently exercise its discretion in extending respondent’s placement for a period of 12 months (see, Family Ct Act § 355.3; Matter of Percy H., 159 AD2d 623). The record supports the court’s determination that petitioner proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the extension *1055of placement would both protect society and be in the best interests of respondent (see, Family Ct Act § 352.2 [2]; Matter of Miguel R, 178 AD2d 1026; Matter of Percy H., supra). Contrary to the contention of respondent, the court, in…