Florida Statute 39.621 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title V
JUDICIAL BRANCH

Chapter 39
PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CHILDREN

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F.S. 39.621

39.621 Permanency determination by the court.—

(1) Time is of the essence for permanency of children in the dependency system. A permanency hearing must be held no later than 12 months after the date the child was removed from the home or within 30 days after a court determines that reasonable efforts to return a child to either parent are not required, whichever occurs first. The purpose of the permanency hearing is to determine when the child will achieve the permanency goal or whether modifying the current goal is in the best interest of the child. A permanency hearing must be held at least every 12 months for any child who continues to be supervised by the department or awaits adoption.

(2) The permanency goal of maintaining and strengthening the placement with a parent may be used in all of the following circumstances:

(a) If a child has not been removed from a parent, even if adjudication of dependency is withheld, the court may leave the child in the current placement with maintaining and strengthening the placement as a permanency option.

(b) If a child has been removed from a parent and is placed with the parent from whom the child was not removed, the court may leave the child in the placement with the parent from whom the child was not removed with maintaining and strengthening the placement as a permanency option.

(c) If a child has been removed from a parent and is subsequently reunified with that parent, the court may leave the child with that parent with maintaining and strengthening the placement as a permanency option.

(3) The permanency goals available under this chapter, listed in order of preference, are:

(a) Reunification;

(b) Adoption, if a petition for termination of parental rights has been or will be filed;

(d) Permanent placement with a fit and willing relative under s. 39.6231; or

(e) Placement in another planned permanent living arrangement under s. 39.6241.

(4)(a) At least 3 business days before the permanency hearing, the department shall file its judicial review social services report with the court and serve copies of the report on all parties. The report must include a recommended permanency goal for the child, suggest changes to the case plan, if needed, and describe why the recommended goal is in the best interest of the child.

(b) Before the permanency hearing, the department shall advise the child and the individuals with whom the child will be placed about the availability of more permanent and legally secure placements and what type of financial assistance is associated with each placement.

(5) At the permanency hearing, the court shall determine:

(a) Whether the current permanency goal for the child is appropriate or should be changed;

(b) When the child will achieve one of the permanency goals;

(d) Whether the frequency, duration, manner, and level of engagement of the parent or legal guardian’s visitation with the child meets the case plan requirements.

(6) The best interest of the child is the primary consideration in determining the permanency goal for the child. The court must also consider:

(a) The reasonable preference of the child if the court has found the child to be of sufficient intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference; and

(b) Any recommendation of the guardian ad litem.

(7) If a child will not be reunited with a parent, adoption, under chapter 63, is the primary permanency option. If the child is placed with a relative or with a relative of the child’s half brother or half sister as a permanency option, the court may recognize the permanency of this placement without requiring the relative to adopt the child. If the court approves a permanency goal of permanent guardianship of a dependent child, placement with a fit and willing relative, or another planned permanent living arrangement, the court shall make findings as to why this permanent placement is established without adoption of the child to follow. If the court approves a permanency goal of another planned permanent living arrangement, the court shall document the compelling reasons for choosing this goal.

(8) The findings of the court regarding reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan must be explicitly documented, made on a case-by-case basis, and stated in the court order.

(9) The case plan must list the tasks necessary to finalize the permanency placement and shall be updated at the permanency hearing if necessary. If a concurrent case plan is in place, the court may choose between the permanency goal options presented and shall approve the goal that is in the child’s best interest.

(10) The permanency placement is intended to continue until the child reaches the age of majority and may not be disturbed absent a finding by the court that the circumstances of the permanency placement are no longer in the best interest of the child.

(a) If, after a child is residing in the permanent placement approved at the permanency hearing, a parent who has not had his or her parental rights terminated makes a motion for reunification or increased contact with the child, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether the dependency case should be reopened and whether there should be a modification of the order.

(b) At the hearing, the parent must demonstrate that the safety, well-being, and physical, mental, and emotional health of the child is not endangered by the modification.

(c) The court shall base its decision concerning any motion by a parent for reunification or increased contact with a child on the effect of the decision on the safety, well-being, and physical and emotional health of the child. Factors that must be considered and addressed in the findings of fact of the order on the motion must include:

1. The compliance or noncompliance of the parent with the case plan;

2. The circumstances which caused the child’s dependency and whether those circumstances have been resolved;

3. The stability and longevity of the child’s placement;

4. The preferences of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and understanding to express a preference;

5. The recommendation of the current custodian; and

6. Any recommendation of the guardian ad litem.

(11) Placement of a child in a permanent guardianship, with a fit and willing relative, or in another planned permanent living arrangement does not terminate the parent-child relationship, including, but not limited to:

(a) The right of the child to inherit from his or her parents;

(b) The parents’ right to consent to the child’s adoption; or

History.—s. 28, ch. 2000-139; s. 19, ch. 2006-86; s. 12, ch. 2012-178; s. 18, ch. 2017-151; s. 8, ch. 2018-103; s. 10, ch. 2019-128; s. 22, ch. 2024-70.

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Cases Citing Statute 39.621

Total Results: 63

M.M., etc. v. Florida Department of Children and Families

189 So. 3d 134, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 141, 2016 WL 1458817, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 784

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 2016 | Docket: 3053708

Cited 33 times | Published

is compatible with section 39.621(9), Florida Statutes. Specifically, section 39.621(9) provides that the

CD v. Department of Children and Families

974 So. 2d 495, 2008 WL 244912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 2008 | Docket: 1366667

Cited 9 times | Published

(f) The recommendation of the guardian ad litem § 39.621(10), Fla. Stat. (2006). A finding regarding each

Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program v. A.A.

171 So. 3d 174, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 11580, 2015 WL 4510417

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 2015 | Docket: 60249676

Cited 8 times | Published

child.... ” § 39.6221(1), Fla. Stat. (2014). Section 39.621(2)(a)-(e) lists permanency options for dependent

BL v. Department of Children and Families

950 So. 2d 1264, 2007 WL 776546

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2007 | Docket: 1752001

Cited 7 times | Published

make a permanency determination for the child. § 39.621(1). Section 39.622, Florida Statutes, provides

S.M., etc. v. Florida Department of Children and Families

202 So. 3d 769, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 362, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 1964

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 2016 | Docket: 4418542

Cited 6 times | Published

also be contrary to the legislative scheme. Section 39.621, Florida Statutes (2016), specifies that permanent

In Re JT

947 So. 2d 1212, 2007 WL 188243

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2007 | Docket: 1376526

Cited 4 times | Published

chapter 63, is the primary permanency option." § 39.621(6) (emphasis added). Ultimately, if the adoption

In Re KM

946 So. 2d 1214, 2006 WL 3821847

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2006 | Docket: 1771119

Cited 4 times | Published

make a permanency determination for the child. § 39.621(1). When reunification is not an option, adoption

Interest of K.M. v. Department of Children & Family Services

86 So. 3d 556, 2012 WL 1366735, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 6169

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2012 | Docket: 60307712

Cited 3 times | Published

noticed the mother for the permanency hearing. Section 39.621(3)(a) states: At least 3 business days before

FE v. Department of Children and Families

1 So. 3d 305, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 188, 2009 WL 80429

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 2009 | Docket: 1654030

Cited 3 times | Published

modification or elimination of any restrictions under section 39.621(9), Florida Statutes (2008).[2] Certiorari

EI v. Department of Children and Families

979 So. 2d 378, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 8063, 2008 WL 1734505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 2008 | Docket: 1714542

Cited 3 times | Published

court to clarify its opinion by substituting section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes, as it is the controlling

Bb v. Pjm

933 So. 2d 57, 2006 WL 1373243

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 1712103

Cited 3 times | Published

reunification with either parent is inappropriate. See § 39.621(1), Fla. Stat. Clearly, the identity of a child's

Guardian ad Litem Program ex rel. A.E. v. Department of Children & Families

207 So. 3d 1000, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 19324

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2016 | Docket: 63631915

Cited 2 times | Published

right to permanency, in direct conflict with section 39.621. Id. at 178. Accordingly, our court reversed

State, Department of Children & Families v. Interest of B.D.

102 So. 3d 707, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 21206, 2012 WL 6097979

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 2012 | Docket: 60226764

Cited 2 times | Published

full evidentiary hearing, the Department cited section 39.621(9), Florida Statutes (2011), which states:

A. H. v. Florida Department of Children & Family Services

85 So. 3d 1213, 2012 WL 1514435, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 6751

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 2012 | Docket: 60307070

Cited 2 times | Published

permanency of children in the dependency system.” § 39.621(1), Fla. Stat. (2009).) But the Department’s case

DT v. Florida Department of Children and Families

54 So. 3d 632, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 2445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 2011 | Docket: 2512004

Cited 2 times | Published

failed to make the required findings under section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes and because there was

A.L. v. Department of Children & Families

53 So. 3d 324, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 19758, 2010 WL 5184730

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2010 | Docket: 60298074

Cited 2 times | Published

as it relates to permanency determinations. Section 39.621, Florida Statutes, requires that permanency

Ljs v. Fla. Dept. of Children and Fam.

995 So. 2d 1151, 2008 WL 5101142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 2008 | Docket: 1285828

Cited 2 times | Published

(f) The recommendation of the guardian ad litem. § 39.621(10), Fla. Stat. (2007). A finding regarding each

Ljs v. Fla. Dept. of Children and Fam.

995 So. 2d 1151, 2008 WL 5101142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 2008 | Docket: 1285828

Cited 2 times | Published

(f) The recommendation of the guardian ad litem. § 39.621(10), Fla. Stat. (2007). A finding regarding each

GV v. Department of Children and Families

985 So. 2d 1243, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 11228, 2008 WL 2815537

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2008 | Docket: 1253927

Cited 2 times | Published

[was] not reasonably objective"). Further, section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes, directs the trial court

Lf v. Dept. of Children & Family Services

837 So. 2d 1098, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 1840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2003 | Docket: 1527564

Cited 2 times | Published

available for N.R. under the statutory scheme. Section 39.621 provides: (1) When the court has determined

N.A., THE MOTHER v. DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

267 So. 3d 430

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2019 | Docket: 14752826

Cited 1 times | Published

1st DCA 2012) (statutory interpretation of section 39.621 is reviewed de novo). Applying de novo review

Department of Children and Families and Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program v. J.S., the Father and S.I., the Mother

183 So. 3d 1177, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 436

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 2016 | Docket: 3027776

Cited 1 times | Published

to consider and address all six factors of section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes, which “mandates that

Department of Children & Families v. W.H.

109 So. 3d 1269, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5405, 2013 WL 1316966

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2013 | Docket: 60229490

Cited 1 times | Published

as to the six statutory factors contained in section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes. Id. In this case, the

MI v. Department of Children and Families

45 So. 3d 878, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 13383, 2010 WL 3488828

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 8, 2010 | Docket: 2401447

Cited 1 times | Published

in the original case plan.... Additionally, section 39.621, Florida Statutes (2009) addresses the amendment

C.T. v. State, Department of Children & Families

22 So. 3d 852, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 18409, 2009 WL 4281302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 2009 | Docket: 60267127

Cited 1 times | Published

avail*855able to establish permanency under section 39.621, Florida Statutes, other than termination of

LM v. Department of Children and Families

20 So. 3d 408, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 15543, 2009 WL 3271344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 2009 | Docket: 1640114

Cited 1 times | Published

parental reunification factors set forth in section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes (2009). Several years

In the Interest of Jd

972 So. 2d 290, 2008 WL 161308

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 2008 | Docket: 2561280

Cited 1 times | Published

essentially terminates his parental rights. See § 39.621(9), Fla. Stat. (2006) ("The permanency placement

Gs v. Tb

969 So. 2d 1049, 2007 WL 2608520

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 2007 | Docket: 1403819

Cited 1 times | Published

system, adoption is preferable to guardianship. § 39.621(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). The order here granting

E.P., Etc. v. Department of Children and Families

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2025 | Docket: 69844249

Published

not been emancipated by order of the court”); § 39.621(10), Fla. Stat. (stating that “permanency placement

Department of Children and Families v. L.W., the Mother

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 2024 | Docket: 69021746

Published

permanency goals in dependency cases” set forth in section 39.621(3), Florida Statutes. Id. at 781. The

T.A.S., R.A.S. v. Florida Department of Children and Families

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 2024 | Docket: 68268881

Published

the child was in permanent placement. See § 39.621(7), Fla. Stat. (listing permanent guardianship

Floridians Against Increased Rates, Inc. v. Gary F. Clark, etc.

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 28, 2023 | Docket: 67836463

Published

remains in foster care longer than 1 year.”); § 39.621(1), Fla. Stat. (2023) (“Time is of the essence

T.M.W., THE MOTHER v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 25, 2021 | Docket: 60290991

Published

Juvenile Procedure 8.425 (“Permanency Hearings”), section 39.621, Florida Statutes (2021) (“Permanency determination

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2018 Fast-Track Report

249 So. 3d 1175

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 2018 | Docket: 7471971

Published

2018-103, § 8, Laws of Fla. (adding paragraph (d) to § 39.621(5), Fla. Stat. (2017) ). Finally, new subdivision

A. R. v. DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

239 So. 3d 1266

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2018 | Docket: 6336222

Published

before the hearing on court's approval); § 39.621(3)(a) ("At least 3 business days before

A.S. v. Dept. of Children and Families

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2017 | Docket: 6223862

Published

cites to the provisions of Florida Statute section 39.621(10)1 and Department of Children & Families

E.N. v. Department of Children & Families

224 So. 3d 900, 2017 WL 3614134, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 12006

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2017 | Docket: 6142198

Published

guardian ad litém, if one has been appointed. § 39.621(10). 6 Orders granting reunification

S.C.P. v. Department of Children & Families

220 So. 3d 1290, 2017 WL 2960587, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 9989

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2017 | Docket: 6088803

Published

evidentiary basis to support a case plan amendment. See § 39.621, Fla. Stat. (2016); R.N. v. Dep’t of Children

M.M. v. Department of Children & Family Services

170 So. 3d 840, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 9933, 2015 WL 4077501

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 2015 | Docket: 2670237

Published

with his children solely to their discretion. Section 39.621(9) of the Florida Statutes affords the father

A.A. v. Department of Children & Families

147 So. 3d 621, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 14107

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 2014 | Docket: 1185243

Published

agree. Once a permanency order is in place, section 39.621(9), Florida Statutes (2014), places the burden

A.H. v. Department of Children & Families

144 So. 3d 662, 2014 WL 3906860, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 12387

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2014 | Docket: 60242530

Published

guardian ad litem’s recommendation. Id.) see also § 39.621(9)-(10), Fla. Stat. (2013). In the present case

J.B. v. Department of Children & Family Services

130 So. 3d 753, 2014 WL 258743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2014 | Docket: 60237879

Published

Sixth Circuit when the Department did not obey section 39.621(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2011). See P.P., 86

T.N.L. v. Department of Children & Families

132 So. 3d 319, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 589, 2014 WL 223001

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2014 | Docket: 60238421

Published

also make additional findings required under section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes (2012). See G.V. v. Dep’t

A.M. v. Department of Children & Families

118 So. 3d 998, 2013 WL 4413753, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 12964

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 2013 | Docket: 60233524

Published

child[ren are] not endangered by the modification.” § 39.621(9), Fla. Stat. Finally, if statutory deficiencies

B.R. v. Department of Children & Families

106 So. 3d 512, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 1932, 2013 WL 461498

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 2013 | Docket: 60228247

Published

State’s proper concession of error, we reverse. Section 39.621(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2011), requires the

T.L. v. Department of Children & Families

98 So. 3d 785, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 18101, 2012 WL 4900434

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2012 | Docket: 60312580

Published

The court went through the other factors in section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes (2011), which it is required

S.V.-R. v. Department of Children & Family Services

77 So. 3d 687, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 17776, 2011 WL 5375047

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2011 | Docket: 60304754

Published

applied the “best interest” factors set forth in section 39.621(10). I. Background The dependency case was

C.M. v. Department of Children & Family Services

73 So. 3d 320, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 16990, 2011 WL 5061545

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 2011 | Docket: 2353239

Published

Father. The Mother timely appealed both orders. Section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes (2010), provides: The

S.P. v. Florida Department of Children & Family Services

17 So. 3d 878, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 13777

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 2009 | Docket: 60249257

Published

adequacy of the findings of fact in the order: Section 39.621(10), Florida Statutes (2008), delineates certain

CS v. Department of Children and Families

12 So. 3d 309, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 8555, 2009 WL 1766681

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 2009 | Docket: 2580436

Published

held that a court is obligated to comply with section 39.621(10), requiring the trial court to address and

State, Department of Children & Families v. in the Interest of C.W.

14 So. 3d 1041, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 6959, 2009 WL 1425981

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2009 | Docket: 1650658

Published

grandmother]." Reviewing the options available in section 39.621(2),[1] the court determined that the goal of

T.F. v. Department of Children & Family Services & Guardian ad Litem Program

8 So. 3d 474, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 3827

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2009 | Docket: 60305491

Published

and we consider the appeal on the merits. Section 39.621(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2007), allows adoption

In Re TF

8 So. 3d 474, 2009 WL 1139239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2009 | Docket: 1654481

Published

and we consider the appeal on the merits. Section 39.621(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2007), allows adoption

M.M. v. Department of Children & Family Services

987 So. 2d 1267, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 13422, 2008 WL 3540242

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 2008 | Docket: 64855345

Published

chapter 63, is the primary permanency option.” § 39.621(6), Fla. Stat. (2006). As the Department of Children

M.H. v. Department of Children & Family Services

18 So. 3d 1068, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 10541, 2008 WL 2697201

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2008 | Docket: 60251938

Published

of six children in the dependency system. See § 39.621, Fla. Stat. (2007) (“Time is of the essence for

JM v. Department of Children and Families

969 So. 2d 491, 2007 WL 3407778

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 2007 | Docket: 1560031

Published

custody order is considered an order of permanency. § 39.621(2)(d), Fla. Stat. (2007). See In re K.M., 946

G.S. v. T.B.

969 So. 2d 1049, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 14239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2007 | Docket: 64853264

Published

system, adoption is preferable to guardianship. § 39.621(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). The order here granting

L.R. v. J.F.

960 So. 2d 836, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 10375

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2007 | Docket: 64851514

Published

jurisdiction over T.F. In 2006, the legislature added section 39.621(9). It provides: (9) The permanency placement

Lr v. Jf

960 So. 2d 836, 2007 WL 1932032

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2007 | Docket: 1404885

Published

jurisdiction over T.F. In 2006, the legislature added section 39.621(9). It provides: (9) The permanency placement

Department of Children & Families v. In the Interest of J.F.

959 So. 2d 1247, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 9981, 2007 WL 1827509

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2007 | Docket: 64851487

Published

adoption of the child to follow pursuant to section 39.621(6), Florida Statutes (2006); amend the judicial

Department of Children & Family Services v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc.

947 So. 2d 1212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2007 | Docket: 64848781

Published

chapter 63, is the primary permanency option.” § 39.621(6) (emphasis added). Ultimately, if the adoption

T.W. v. Department of Children & Family Services

946 So. 2d 1214, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 21783

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2006 | Docket: 64848625

Published

make a permanency determination for the child. § 39.621(1). When reunification is not an option, adoption

B.B. v. P.J.M.

933 So. 2d 57, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 8011

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 64845699

Published

reunification with either parent is inappropriate. See § 39.621(1), Fla. Stat. Clearly, the identity of a child’s