In re Jyashia RR.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Spain, J.P.
*983The threshold inquiry in any permanent neglect proceeding is whether the agency has established by clear and convincing evidence that, despite its diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship, a parent has failed for a period of at least one year to plan for his or her children’s future, although able to do so (see Social Services Law § 384-b [7]; Family Ct Act § 614; Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 NY2d 136, 142 [1984]). “[A]n agency fulfills its obligation by offering the appropriate services and encouraging participation; clearly, however, the agency…
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