Matter of Javon Lawrence M. (Priscilla P.)

Order, Family Court, Bronx County (Monica Drinane, J.), entered on or about February 22, 2013, which, after a fact-finding determination that respondent mother had permanently neglected the subject child, terminated the mother’s parental rights and transferred custody and guardianship of the child to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services for the purpose 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, the mother failed for the relevant time period to…