Florida Statute 39.6241 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title V
JUDICIAL BRANCH

Chapter 39
PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CHILDREN

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F.S. 39.6241

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.

History.—s. 22, ch. 2006-86; s. 23, ch. 2024-70.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 39.6241

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 39.6241

Total Results: 7

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2024 Legislation

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2024-09-12

Snippet: section 23, Laws of Florida, amended section 39.6241(2), Florida Statutes (2023), to require a guardian

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

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-09-01

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

Snippet: planned permanent living arrangement under s. 39.6241 Id. §§ 39.621(2)(a)-(e) (emphasis added)

EF v. Department of Children and Families

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-06-16

Citation: 16 So. 3d 867, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 7690, 2009 WL 1663909

Snippet: Planned Permanent Living Arrangement under section 39.6241, Florida Statutes. The Guardian ad Litem joins

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

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-05-22

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

Snippet: planned permanent living arrangement under s. 39.6241.

In Re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.255

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-02-27

Citation: 3 So. 3d 1239, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 264, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 269, 2009 WL 485113

Snippet: another planned permanent living arrangement. See § 39.6241(l)(d)(3),' Fla. Stat. (2008). Thus, as explained

R.G. v. Department of Children & Family Services

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-06-18

Citation: 988 So. 2d 1108, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 8993, 2008 WL 2437048

Snippet: permanent living arrangement, pursuant to section 39.6241, Florida Statutes (2007). On appeal, the Mother

In Re Amendments to Rules of Juvenile Proc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-02-08

Citation: 951 So. 2d 804, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 87, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 245, 2007 WL 415377

Snippet: planned permanent living arrangement under section 39.6241, Florida Statutes. (3) The best interest of the