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Fla. Stat. § 39.6241 (2025)
Another planned permanent living arrangement.
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39.6241 Another planned permanent living arrangement.—
(1) If a court finds that reunification is not in the best interests of a child, the court may approve placement of the child in another planned permanent living arrangement if:
(a) The court finds a more permanent placement, such as adoption, permanent guardianship, or placement with a fit and willing relative, is not in the best interests of the child;
(b) The department documents reasons why the placement will endure and how the proposed arrangement will be more stable and secure than ordinary foster care;
(c) The court finds that the health, safety, and well-being of the child will not be jeopardized by such an arrangement; and
(d) There are compelling reasons to show that placement in another planned permanent living arrangement is the most appropriate permanency goal. Compelling reasons for such placement may include, but are not limited to:
1. The case of a parent and child who have a significant bond but the parent is unable to care for the child because of an emotional or physical disability, and the child’s foster parents have committed to raising him or her to the age of majority and to facilitate visitation with the disabled parent;
2. The case of a child for whom an Indian tribe has identified another planned permanent living arrangement for the child; or
3. The case of a foster child who is 16 years of age or older who chooses to remain in foster care, and the child’s foster parents are willing to care for the child until the child reaches 18 years of age.
(2) The department and the guardian ad litem must provide the court with a recommended list and description of services needed by the child, such as independent living services and medical, dental, educational, or psychological referrals, and a recommended list and description of services needed by his or her caregiver. The guardian ad litem must also advise the court whether the child has been connected with a supportive adult and, if the child has been connected with a supportive adult, whether the child has entered into a formal agreement with the adult. If the child has entered into a formal agreement pursuant to s. 39.6036, the guardian ad litem must ensure that the agreement is documented in the child’s court file.
(3) The department shall continue to supervise the planned permanent living arrangement until the court orders otherwise. The court shall continue to review the placement at least once every 6 months.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2007–2024 · leading case: In Re Amendments to Rules of Juv. Proc., 951 So. 2d 804 (Fla. 2007).
In Re Amendments to Rules of Juv. Proc., 951 So. 2d 804 (Fla. 2007). “6231, Florida Statutes; or (E) placement in another planned permanent living arrangement under section 39.6241, Florida Statutes. (3) The best interest of the child is the primary consideration in determining the permanency goal.”
In Re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juv. Procedure 8.255, 3 So. 3d 1239 (Fla. 2009). “See § 39.6241(1)(d)(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). Thus, as explained by the committee in its petition, these and a variety of other services are available to sixteen-year-old youth, services that are more likely to be utilized if the child is present at all court hearings.”
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juv. Procedure - 2024 Legislation (Fla. 2024). “Chapter 2024-70, section 23, Laws of Florida, amended section 39.6241(2), Florida Statutes (2023), to require a guardian ad litem to advise the court whether the child has entered into a formal agreement with a supportive adult and, if so, to ensure such agreement is documented…”
EF v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 16 So. 3d 867 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “The Department also concedes that the trial court was provided “confused information” regarding the option of Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement under section 39.6241, Florida Statutes. The Guardian ad Litem joins in the concession of error.”
R.G. v. Dep't of Child. & Fam. Servs., 988 So. 2d 1108 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008). “, from reunification to another planned permanent living arrangement, pursuant to section 39.6241, Florida Statutes (2007).”
— 39.6241(1)(d)(3) — 1 case
In Re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juv. Procedure 8.255, 3 So. 3d 1239 (Fla. 2009). “See § 39.6241(1)(d)(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). Thus, as explained by the committee in its petition, these and a variety of other services are available to sixteen-year-old youth, services that are more likely to be utilized if the child is present at all court hearings.”
— 39.6241(2) — 1 case
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juv. Procedure - 2024 Legislation (Fla. 2024). “Chapter 2024-70, section 23, Laws of Florida, amended section 39.6241(2), Florida Statutes (2023), to require a guardian ad litem to advise the court whether the child has entered into a formal agreement with a supportive adult and, if so, to ensure such agreement is documented…”
— 39.6241(l)(d)(3) — 1 case
In Re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juv. Procedure 8.255, 3 So. 3d 1239 (Fla. 2009). “See § 39.6241(1)(d)(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). Thus, as explained by the committee in its petition, these and a variety of other services are available to sixteen-year-old youth, services that are more likely to be utilized if the child is present at all court hearings.”
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