In the Interest of H.

SMITH, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final judgment of permanent commitment of an infant who was voluntarily placed in the custody of appellee, The Children’s Home Society, a licensed child-placing agency. We reverse.

The record indicates that prior to formally surrendering the child to the agency, the mother changed her mind about the adoption but failed to take custody of the infant during the ensuing six months.

The issue is whether a performance agreement under section 409.168(3), Florida Statutes (1985), is a prerequisite to permanent commitment proceedings. This case is controlled by…