MATTER OF JOHN T. ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES

Ordered that the order of disposition is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

Contrary to the father's contention, the petitioner agency was not required to show diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship since the petition for guardianship and custody alleged abandonment by the father, not permanent neglect (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [b]; Matter of Julius P., 63 N.Y.2d 477; Matter of Anonymous [St. Christopher s Home], 40 N.Y.2d 96; Matter of Naticia Q., 226 A.D.2d 755; Matter of Reality Rashida J., 206 A.D.2d 315).

Bracken, J. P., Sullivan, Friedmann and Florio, JJ., concur.