In re Guerrero B.

Orders, Family Court, Bronx County (Allen G. Alpert, J.), entered on or about April 10, 2007, which, after neglect and dispositional hearings, determined that respondent mother had permanently neglected the subject children, terminated her parental rights, and awarded custody and guardianship to petitioner for the purpose of adoption, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that despite petitioner’s diligent efforts, respondent, during the relevant statutory period, failed to maintain contact with her children and…