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In the Matter of DISTINY ANGELINA N. GRAHAM-WINDHAM et al., Respondents; LUIS N., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of TABETTHA WANDA N. GRAHAM-WINDHAM et al., Respondents; LUIS N., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 2.).

Ordered that the orders of fact-finding and disposition are affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.

Graham-Windham satisfied its burden of proving permanent neglect by establishing, by clear and convincing evidence, that the father failed to complete several drug treatment programs and failed to maintain consistent contact with his children, which were necessary elements of planning for their return, despite the diligent efforts by the agency to encourage and strengthen the parent-child relationship ( see Social Services Law § 384-b [a]; Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 NY2d 136, 144; Matter of Chimere C., 259 AD2d 615, 616). After the finding of neglect, the Family Court also properly determined that it was in the best interests of the children to terminate the father's parental rights ( see Matter of Star Leslie W., supra at 147-148).

The father's remaining contentions are without merit.

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IN THE MATTER OF GRAHAM-WINDHAM
(May 23, 2005)