In re Raekwon Maxx A.

Order of disposition, Family Court, New York County (Susan K. Knipps, J.), entered on or about November 8, 2006, which, upon a finding of permanent neglect, terminated respondent’s *436parental rights to the subject child and committed custody and guardianship of the child to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services for purposes of adoption, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The finding of permanent neglect was supported by clear and convincing evidence that the agency made diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship by appropriate referrals and…