J.B. v. Department of Children & Families

In this consolidated appeal, the parents (Appellants) challenge the trial court’s order terminating their parental rights. Appellants’ parental rights were previously terminated for six other children between 2005 and 2009. When V.B., the child in question, was born, the Department of Children and Families (the Department) immediately removed him from Appellants. Appellants argue that the trial court erred in terminating their parental rights without competent, substantial evidence to constitute clear and convincing evidence that they pose a substantial risk of harm to V.B. Appellants argue…