10 opinions cite § 39.6012
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L.C.A. v. Department of Children & Families 3D20-1289 · 3rd DCA 2021
Termination reversed because the domestic violence victim completed her case plan, DCF caused delays, and lack of insight cannot alone justify termination.
…in the home, facilitate the child's safe return to the home, ensure proper care of the child, or facilitate the child's permanent placement.” § 39.6012(1)(a), Fla. Stat. To that end, the “case plan must be written simply,” § 39.6011(2), Fla. Stat., with clear objectives, describing “each of the tasks with which…
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L.C.A. v. Department of Children & Families 3D20-1289-2 · 3rd DCA 2021
Termination reversed because the domestic-violence-victim mother completed her case plan, experts supported reunification, and DCF did not prove noncompliance or that termination was least restrictive.
…in the home, facilitate the child's safe return to the home, ensure proper care of the child, or facilitate the child's permanent placement.” § 39.6012(1)(a), Fla. Stat. To that end, the “case plan must be written simply,” § 39.6011(2), Fla. Stat., with clear objectives, describing “each of the tasks with which…
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S.S. v. Department of Children & Families 75 So. 3d 818 · 5D11-1184 · 5th DCA 2011
Termination affirmed; a no-new-law-violations case plan task is permissible though not alone sufficient, and other breaches and threats were proven.
…be imposed in the first place, or that doing so violates the separation of powers doctrine. We reach this conclusion based upon our reading of sections 39.6011, 39.6012, and 39.603, Florida Statutes, in which the legislature expressly authorizes *821 DCF to develop case plans with “a description of the identified problem…
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R.N. v. Department of Children & Families 25 So. 3d 697 · 5D09-1777 · 5th DCA 2010
· cited by 3 in all courts
Certiorari denied: the court could amend the father's case plan after a noticed evidentiary hearing on new domestic violence, without separate notice of amendment.
…comply with the plan, provide appropriate services for the child, and update the child’s health, mental health, and education records required by s. 39.6012. (3) The case plan may be amended upon approval of the court if all parties are in agreement regarding the amendments lo the plan and the amended…
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C.W. v. Department of Children & Families 228 So. 3d 725 · 1D17-2696 · 1st DCA 2017
· cited by 1 in all courts
Termination of the father's rights reversed because DCF offered no services and did not prove services would be futile, as required for the threat-to-child ground.
…the provision of services.” See § 39.806(1)(c), Fla. Stat. C.W. was not offered any services to address his mental health or substance abuse issues. See § 39.6012, Fla. Stat. At the termination of parental rights hearing, the Department did not offer evidence to establish that the provision of mental health and…
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M.S. v. Department of Children & Families 210 So. 3d 147 · 2D15-5005 · 2nd DCA 2016
· cited by 5 in all courts
Termination affirmed on the incarceration ground because the mother had no relationship with the child; four other grounds lacked evidence; ineffective-assistance motion denied.
…of the trial court, there is no evidence that DCF had provided M.S. with any services with regard to J.W. either before or during her incarceration. See § 39.6012(1)(b) (detailing DCF's responsibilities in providing services).5 Finally, as to the trial court's finding that M.S. "did not demonstrate 'a sustained duration of…
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K.K. v. Department of Children & Families 164 So. 3d 11 · 2D15-196 · 2nd DCA 2015
Order requiring therapeutic assessments of the stepsons quashed: imposed without notice and unrelated to the reasons for the stepfather's no-contact order.
…on clearly defined objectives, and must provide the most efficient path to quick reunification or permanent placement given the circumstances of the case.” § 39.6012(l)(a). As these statutes indicate, case plan tasks should be imposed neither lightly nor routinely in the name of “an abundance of caution.” Further, case plan…
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M.P. v. Department of Children & Families 159 So. 3d 341 · 4D14-3439 · 4th DCA 2015
· cited by 1 in all courts
Dependency affirmed but unproven prior-report findings struck, and the father's random drug testing reversed for lack of good cause or evidence of drug use.
…A case plan must also be designed to improve the conditions in the home and must be the least intrusive possible into the life of the parent and child. § 39.6012(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2014). Furthermore, before accepting a case plan submitted by the Department, the court must consider “[w]hether the plan is meaningful and…
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In re G.S. 84 So. 3d 1231 · 2D12-69 · 2nd DCA 2012
· cited by 1 in all courts
Case plan acceptance reversed on concession because tasks like domestic violence and parenting classes did not address the mother's out-of-state arrest that caused dependency.
…including the parent's behavior or acts resulting in risk to the child and the reason for the intervention by the department." § 39.6011(2)(a). Section 39.6012(1)(a) provides that [t]he services described in the case plan must be designed to improve the conditions in the home and aid in maintaining the child in the…
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C.T. v. Department of Children & Family Services 84 So. 3d 1231 · 2D12-69-2 · 2nd DCA 2012
· cited by 3 in all courts
Case plan acceptance reversed on concession because tasks like domestic violence and parenting classes did not address the mother's out-of-state arrest that caused dependency.
…including the parent’s behavior or acts resulting in risk to the child and the reason for the intervention by the department.” § 39.6011(2)(a). Section 39.6012(l)(a) provides that [t]he services described in the case plan must be designed to improve the conditions in the home and aid in maintaining the child in the…
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7 admin code rules cite § 39.6012
DCF's rules in Chapter 65C, Florida Administrative Code, that cite it or name it as the law they implement.
- Rule 65C-28.009 Transition to Adulthood. Implements
- Rule 65C-28.018 Meeting the Child’s Educational Needs. Implements
- Rule 65C-30.006 Case Planning. Implements
- Rule 65C-30.007 Case Management Responsibilities After Case Transfer. Implements
- Rule 65C-30.008 Child Welfare Professional Responsibilities to Parents. Implements
- Rule 65C-30.009 Least Intrusive Interventions. Implements
- Rule 65C-30.018 Out-of-County Services. Implements
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(1) The services to be provided to the parent and the tasks that must be completed are subject to the following:
(a) The services described in the case plan must be designed to improve the conditions in the home and aid in maintaining the child in the home, facilitate the child’s safe return to the home, ensure proper care of the child, or facilitate the child’s permanent placement. The services offered must be the least intrusive possible into the life of the parent and child, must focus on clearly defined objectives, and must provide the most efficient path to quick reunification or permanent placement given the circumstances of the case and the child’s need for safe and proper care.
(b) The case plan must describe each of the tasks with which the parent must comply and the services to be provided to the parent, specifically addressing the identified problem, including:
1. The type of services or treatment.
2. The date the department will provide each service or referral for the service if the service is being provided by the department or its agent.
3. The date by which the parent must complete each task.
4. The frequency of services or treatment provided. The frequency of the delivery of services or treatment provided shall be determined by the professionals providing the services or treatment on a case-by-case basis and adjusted according to their best professional judgment.
5. The location of the delivery of the services.
6. The staff of the department or service provider accountable for the services or treatment.
7. A description of the measurable objectives, including the timeframes specified for achieving the objectives of the case plan and addressing the identified problem.
8. Strategies to overcome barriers to case plan compliance and an explanation that the parent must notify the parties and the court within a reasonable time after discovering a barrier that the parties are not actively working to overcome such barrier.
(c) If there is evidence of harm as defined in s. 39.01(37)(g), the case plan must include as a required task for the parent whose actions caused the harm that the parent submit to a substance abuse disorder assessment or evaluation and participate and comply with treatment and services identified in the assessment or evaluation as being necessary.
(d) Parents must provide accurate contact information to the department or the contracted case management agency, and update as appropriate, and make proactive contact with the department or the contracted case management agency at least every 14 calendar days to provide information on the status of case plan task completion, barriers to completion, and plans toward reunification.
(2) The case plan must include all available information that is relevant to the child’s care including, at a minimum:
(a) A description of the identified needs of the child while in care.
(b) A description of the plan for ensuring that the child receives safe and proper care and that services are provided to the child in order to address the child’s needs. To the extent available and accessible, the following health, mental health, and education information and records of the child must be attached to the case plan and updated throughout the judicial review process:
1. The names and addresses of the child’s health, mental health, and educational providers;
2. The child’s grade level performance;
3. The child’s school record or, if the child is under the age of school entry, any records from a child care program, early education program, or preschool program;
4. Documentation of compliance or noncompliance with the attendance requirements under s. 39.604, if the child is enrolled in a child care program, early education program, or preschool program;
5. Assurances that the child’s placement takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement;
6. The child’s immunizations;
7. The child’s known medical history, including any known health problems;
8. The child’s medications, if any; and
9. Any other relevant health, mental health, and education information concerning the child.
(3) In addition to any other requirement, if the child is in an out-of-home placement, the case plan must include:
(a) A description of the type of placement in which the child is to be living.
(b) A description of the parent’s visitation rights and obligations and the plan for sibling visitation if the child has siblings and is separated from them.
(c) When appropriate, for a child who is 13 years of age or older, a written description of the programs and services that will help the child prepare for the transition from foster care to independent living. The written description must include age-appropriate activities for the child’s development of relationships, coping skills, and emotional well-being.
(d) A discussion of the safety and the appropriateness of the child’s placement, which placement is intended to be safe, and the least restrictive and the most family-like setting available consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child and in as close proximity as possible to the child’s home.
History. s. 16, ch. 2006-86; s. 16, ch. 2017-151; s. 6, ch. 2018-103; s. 5, ch. 2018-108; s. 8, ch. 2019-128; s. 7, ch. 2021-51; s. 20, ch. 2024-70.