Contrino v. Division of Family Services

This is an appeal by the respondents, the mother and father of Veronica Contrino, a minor, from a final judgment permanently committing three-and-a-half year old Veronica to the care, custody and control of the State of Florida, Department of Rehabilitative Services, Division of Family Services for subsequent adoption.

The sole issue presented on this appeal is whether there is sufficient substantial evidence to support the trial court’s final judgment of permanent commitment to the Division of Family Services for adoption.

The child has a lengthy history, commencing at the age of four weeks,…