Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Florida

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 39.701

Initial judicial review no later than 90 days after the disposition hearing or court approval of the case plan

At least every 6 months thereafter until the child reaches permanency status

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 39.701

Parents

Department or agency having custody of the child

Foster parents

Guardian ad litem

Any pre-adoptive parent

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 39.701

Level of compliance by all parties with the case plan

Level of compliance with any visitation plan

Parent's compliance in meeting financial obligations

Whether the child's current placement is
appropriate

Whether and when the child can be returned home

Permanency Options

Statute: § 39.621

Return to parent

Adoption

Guardianship

Long-term custody

Long-term licensed custody

Independent living