In re Steven K.

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court’s determination that the children were permanently neglected by respondent is supported by clear and convincing evidence. The record establishes that petitioner made diligent efforts to strengthen the relationship between respondent and the children (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]) by providing “services and other assistance aimed at ameliorating or resolving the problems preventing [the children’s] return to respondent’s care” (Matter of Kayte *944M., 201 AD2d 835, lv denied 83 NY2d 757; see, Matter of Michelle F., 222…