Y.F. v. Department of Children & Family Services

Y.F. (the Mother) appeals the final judgment terminating her parental rights to her son, H.F. Because the Department of Children and Family Services (the Department) failed to present clear and convincing evidence to support the termination of the Mother’s parental rights, we reverse.

In its order, the trial court terminated the Mother’s parental rights pursuant to section 39.806(l)(c) and (l)(e), Florida Statutes (2003). Termination under section 39.806(l)(e) was based on the Mother’s alleged noncompliance with her case plan. However, the Department’s request for termination based on this…