In re Tiffany V.

Order of disposition, Family Court, New York County (Sheldon Rand, J.), entered on or about October 2, 1991, which terminated respondent’s parental rights and awarded custody and guardianship of the child to the Commissioner of Social Services and petitioner agency for the purposes of adoption, following a fact-finding determination that respondent had permanently neglected the child, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

Clear and convincing evidence established that petitioner exerted diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship by keeping respondent informed about…