S.B. v. Department of Children & Families

The father of three daughters, S.B. contends that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) failed to adduce competent and substantial evidence, which a reasonable fact finder could find clear and convincing proof, that his continued relationship with his children would be harmful to them, within the meaning of section 39.806(l)(d)3., Fla. Stat. (2013). DCF pleaded no other ground for termination in its petition for termination of parental rights (TPR). We agree that DCF failed to meet its burden, and reverse with directions to dismiss the petition.

Prior to his incarceration, S.B. worked…