In re Jordane John C.

Order of disposition, Family Court, Bronx County (Jane Pearl, J.), entered on or about August 30, 2002, which, upon a fact-finding determination of permanent neglect, terminated the parental rights of appellant father and committed guardianship and custody of the child to petitioner agency and the Commissioner of Social Services, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

Petitioner established by clear and convincing evidence that it used diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship by regularly scheduling visitation, assisting appellant in finding appropriate housing, scheduling…