Yelverton v. State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

COBB, Chief Judge.

In this case the mother of a child permanently committed for adoption appeals that judgment. Although several issues are raised, the appellant’s fourth point is dis-positive in light of recent action by the Florida Supreme Court. That point is framed:

THE TRIAL COURT ERRED IN NOT REQUIRING APPELLEE TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 409.168(3)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH REQUIRES A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT IN EACH CASE WHERE CUSTODY OF A *1039CHILD HAS BEEN VESTED VOLUNTARILY OR INVOLUNTARILY IN THE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY AND THE CHILD HAS BEEN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.

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