In re Izkel Robert E.

Orders of disposition, Family Court, Bronx County (Clark V Richardson, J.), entered on or about July 10, 2006, which, upon findings of permanent neglect, terminated respondent father’s parental rights to the subject children and committed custody and guardianship of the children to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services for the purpose of adoption, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The findings of permanent neglect are supported by clear and convincing evidence (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). Despite the diligent efforts of petitioner agency to encourage and…