T.L. v. Department of Children & Families

The Mother, T.L., appeals from the trial court’s denial of her motion for reunification and the placing of her two children in permanent guardianship. The Mother argues that the trial court’s finding that she was not in substantial compliance with her case plan was not supported by competent substantial evidence. She also asserts that there was no evidence presented suggesting that reunification would endanger the children. We vacate the order of permanent guardianship and reverse and remand for a new hearing on the Mother’s motion for reunification.

In April 2010, the children, ages six and…