J.S. v. Department of Children & Family Services

MORRIS, Judge.

J.S., the mother, appeals an order placing her children, J.S. and A.S., into a permanent guardianship. Because there was competent, substantial evidence that J.S. was making a determined effort to rehabilitate herself, we reverse and remand for reinstatement of J.S.’s case plan.

I. Facts

In August 2006, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) filed a petition for adjudication of dependency based on neglect by both J.S. and the children’s father due to deprivation of necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment. In December 2006, J.S. consented to an…