RT, SR. v. Dept. of Children and Families

R.T. (father) appeals the final order entered by the trial court which terminated the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) protective supervision over his daughter and placed her in the permanent guardianship of her older half-brother. Although the record contains sufficient evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, we must reverse and remand for the entry of an order containing factual findings regarding the issue of reunification sufficient to comply with the statutory mandate set forth in section 39.6221 of the Florida Statutes.

Section 39.6221 of the Florida Statutes requires…