Fla. R. Juv. P. Form 8.970

ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on.....(date)..... for Judicial

Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and

Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(name)....., Child

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the child

..... .....(name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(name)....., Mother

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(name)....., Other..........

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present at the hearing.

And the court having considered

..... Judicial Review and Social Study Report filed by the

department

..... Statement/home study filed by the department

..... Report of the guardian ad litem

..... Case plan filed by the department

..... Statement by the Child’s Caretaker

..... Whether or not the child is a citizen and, if the child is not a

citizen, the steps that have been taken to address the citizenship or

residency status of the child

..... Other..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and

having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who is/are the subject matter

of these proceedings was/were adjudicated dependent, continue to

be dependent, is/are of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the

court, and is/are resident(s) of the state of Florida.

2. The following parties were notified of this hearing and

provided a copy of the documents filed for this hearing:

..... .....(name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(name)....., Mother

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(name)....., Attorney for the child

..... .....(name)....., Other..........

3. The mother, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented

by legal counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and.....

was..... was not advised of her right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived

..... did not waive her right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent

and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

4. The father, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented

by legal counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and.....

was..... was not advised of his right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived.....

did not waive her right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as

indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

COMMENT: Repeat above for each father.

5. The department filed a judicial review report with the

court on.....(date)...... This judicial review report..... is..... is not in

compliance with the statutory requirements.

6. The following parents/legal custodians were notified of

their right to participate in the preparation of the case plan and to

receive assistance from any other person in the preparation of the

case plan: .....(names of those notified)......

7. The mother has complied with the following tasks in the

case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

8. The mother has not complied with the following tasks in

the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

9. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has complied with the

following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

10. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has not complied with

the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied

with)......

11. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

12. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of

visitation compliance)......

13. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

14. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of

financial compliance)......

15. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered financial support for the child as

follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

16. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

17. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered meetings with the department as

follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

18. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the parents as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

COMMENT: Use 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 if child(ren) is/are not

placed in the home of a parent.

..... 19. It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) to be

placed in the care and custody of.....(placement ordered)......

..... 20. Placement of the minor child(ren) in the care and custody

of.....(placement ordered)..... is in a setting which is as family like

and as close to the home as possible, consistent with the

child(ren)’s best interests and special needs.

..... 21. The children..... are..... are not separated in their

placements. The following efforts have been made to reunite

separated siblings: ..........

..... It is not in the best interest of each sibling to be reunited in

their placement because: ..........

..... Each sibling has the following frequency, kind and duration of

contacts: ..........

..... 22. Return of the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person(s) from whom child(ren) was/were originally removed).....

would be contrary to the best interest and welfare of the minor

child(ren). The child(ren) cannot safely.....remain.....return home

with services and removal of the child(ren) is necessary to protect

the child(ren).

..... 23. Prevention or reunification services.....were not.....were

indicated and are as follows: .....(services indicated)...... Further

efforts could not have shortened separation of this family because

..... 24. The likelihood of the children’s reunification with the

parent or legal custodian within 12 months is...........

COMMENT: Use 25 if child(ren) remain(s) or is/are returned to the

parent(s).

..... 25. The child(ren) can safely..... remain with..... be returned

to.....(parent(’s)(s’) name(s))..... as long as he/she/they comply(ies)

with the following: ...........

The safety, well-being, and physical, mental, and emotional health

of the child(ren) are not endangered by allowing the child(ren) to.....

remain..... return home.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), .....(name(s))....., be placed in the

custody of.....(name)....., under supervision of the department. The

department shall have placement and care responsibility while the

child(ren) is/are under protective supervision in an out-of-home

placement.

2. The judicial review report filed by the department is:

..... not accepted and a continuance was requested.

..... accepted by the court.

..... 3. The court finds that it is not likely that the

child(ren) will be reunified with the parent or legal custodian within

12 months after the child was removed from the home. The

department shall file a motion within 10 days of receipt of this

written order to amend the case plan to incorporate concurrent

planning into the case plan.

4. The court inquired of any parents present whether they

have relatives who might be considered for placement of the

children.

5. Other: ...........

6. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order

shall remain in full force and effect.

7. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to

enter any such further orders as may be deemed necessary for the

best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

8. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on

.....(date)..... at.....(time)......

DONE AND ORDERED in.........., Florida on.....(date)..... at

.....(time).....

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the

above-styled cause on.....(date)..... at.......... a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

Copies furnished to:

FORM 8.973A. ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CHILD AGE

16

ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CHILD

OVER AGE 16 AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on.....(date)..... for Judicial

Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and

Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present.

and the court having considered:

..... Judicial Review Social Study Report filed by the department

that includes specific information related to the life skills that the

child has acquired since the child’s 13th birthday or since the date

the child came into foster care, whichever came later;

..... Statement/homestudy filed by the department;

..... Report of the guardian ad litem;

..... A case plan, dated.........., filed by the department;

..... Statement by the child’s caretaker on the progress the child

has made in acquiring independent living skills;

..... Whether or not the child is a citizen and, if the child is not a

citizen, the steps that have been taken to address the citizenship or

residency status of the child;

..... Other: ..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and

having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who is/are the subject matter

of these proceedings was/were adjudicated dependent, continue to

be dependent, is/are of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the

court, and is/are resident(s) of the state of Florida.

2. The following parties were notified of this hearing and

provided a copy of the documents filed for this hearing:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

3. The child has been given the opportunity to address the

court with any information relevant to the child’s best interests.

4. The mother, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by

legal counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was

..... was not advised of her right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive her right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

5. The father, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by

legal counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was

..... was not advised of his right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive his right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

COMMENT: Repeat above for each father.

6. The department filed a judicial review report with the

court on.....(date)...... This judicial review report..... is..... is not in

compliance with the statutory requirements.

7. The following parents/legal custodians were notified of

their right to participate in the preparation of the case plan and to

receive assistance from any other person in the preparation of the

case plan: .....(names of those notified)......

8. The mother has complied with the following tasks in the

case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

9. The mother has not complied with the following tasks in

the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

10. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has complied with the

following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

11. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has not complied with

the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied

with)......

12. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

13. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of

visitation compliance)......

14. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

15. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of

financial compliance)......

16. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered financial support for the child as

follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

17. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

18. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered meetings with the department as

follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

19. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the parents as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

COMMENT: Use 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 if child(ren) is/are not placed

in the home of a parent.

..... 20. It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) to be

placed in the care and custody of.....(placement ordered)...... The

department has placement and care responsibility while the

child(ren) is/are under protective supervision in an out-of-home

placement.

..... 21. Placement of the minor child(ren) in the care and custody

of.....(placement ordered)..... is in a setting which is as family like

and as close to the home as possible, consistent with the

child(ren)’s best interests and special needs.

..... 22. The children..... are..... are not separated in their

placements. The following efforts have been made to reunite the

siblings: ..........

..... It is not in the siblings’ best interest to be reunited in their

placement because: ..........

..... The separate siblings have the following frequency, kind,

and duration of contacts: ..........

..... 23. Return of the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person(s) from whom child(ren) was/were originally removed).....

would be contrary to the best interest and welfare of the minor

child(ren). The child(ren) cannot safely..... remain..... return home

with services and removal of the child(ren) is necessary to protect

the child(ren).

..... 24. Prevention or reunification services..... were not..... were

indicated and are as follows: .....(services indicated)...... Further

efforts could not have shortened separation of this family because

COMMENT: Use 25 if child(ren) remain(s) or is/are returned to the

parent(s).

..... 25. The child(ren) can safely..... remain with..... be returned

to.....(parent(’s)(s’) name(s))..... as long as he/she/they comply(ies)

with the following: ........... The safety, well-being, and physical,

mental, and emotional health of the child(ren) are not endangered

by allowing the child(ren) to..... remain..... return home.

..... 26. The child’s petition and application for special immigrant

juvenile status or other immigration decision remains pending.

..... 27. The department ….. has ….. has not complied with its

obligation as specified in the written case plan or in the provision of

independent living services as required by Florida Statutes.

..... 28. The child has acquired the following life skills: ..........

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), .....(name(s))....., be placed in the custody

of.....(name)....., under supervision of the department.

2. The judicial review report filed by the department is:

..... not accepted and a continuance was requested.

..... accepted by the court.

3. Other: ...........

4. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order shall

remain in full force and effect.

5. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to enter any

such further orders as may be deemed necessary for the best

interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

6. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the final decision is

rendered by the federal immigration authorities, or upon the

immigrant child’s 22nd birthday, whichever shall occur first.

7. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 19th

birthday for the purpose of determining whether appropriate

services to be provided to the young adult before reaching 18 years

of age have been provided to the youth.

8. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 21st

birthday, or 22nd birthday if the child has a disability, unless the

young adult chooses to leave foster care upon reaching 18 years of

age, or if the young adult does not meet the eligibility requirements

to remain in foster care or chooses to leave care at any time prior to

the 21st birthday, or 22nd birthday if the child has a disability.

9. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on.....(date)..... at

.....(time)......

DONE AND ORDERED in.........., Florida, on.....(date)......

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the

above-styled cause on.....(date)..... at.......... a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

Copies furnished to...........

FORM 8.973B. ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CHILD AGE

17 OR OLDER

ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CHILD

OVER AGE 17 AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on.....(date)..... for Judicial

Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and

Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present.

and the court having considered:

..... Judicial Review Social Study Report filed by the department;

..... Because the child reached the age of 17 within the past 90

days, written verification that the child:

..... Has been provided with a current Medicaid card

and has been provided all necessary information concerning the

Medicaid program;

..... Has been provided with a certified copy of his or her

birth certificate; and has a valid Florida driver’s license or has been

provided with a Florida identification card;

..... Has a social security card and has been provided

information relating to Social Security Insurance benefits, if the

child is believed to be eligible;

..... Has received a full accounting if there is a Master

Trust for the child and has been informed as to how to access those

funds;

..... Has been provided with information related to the

Road-to-Independence Program, including eligibility requirements,

information on participation, and assistance in gaining admission

to the program; If the child is eligible for the Road-to-Independence

Program, has been informed that he or she may reside with the

licensed foster family or group care provider with whom the child

was residing at the time of attaining his or her 18th birthday or

may reside in another licensed foster home or with a group care

provider arranged by the department;

..... Has an open bank account or the identification

necessary to open a bank account and the information necessary to

acquire essential banking and budgeting skills;

..... Has been provided with information on public

assistance and how to apply;

..... Has been provided a clear understanding of where

he or she will be living on his or her 18th birthday, how living

expenses will be paid, and what educational program the child will

be enrolled in;

..... Has been provided with information as to the child’s

ability to remain in care until he [or she] reaches 21 years of age or

22 years of age if he/she has a disability;

..... Has been provided with a letter stating the dates

that the child is under the jurisdiction of the court;

..... Has been provided with a letter stating that the

child is in compliance with financial aid documentation

requirements;

..... Has been provided his or her educational records;

..... Has been provided his or her entire health and

mental health records;

..... Has been provided with information concerning the

process for accessing his or her case file;

..... Has been provided with a statement encouraging

the child to attend all judicial review hearings occurring after his or

her 17th birthday; and

..... Has been provided with information on how to

obtain a driver license or learner’s driver license.

..... Statement/homestudy filed by the department;

..... Report of the guardian ad litem;

..... A case plan, dated.........., filed by the department;

..... Statement by the child’s caretaker on the progress the child

has made in acquiring independent living skills;

..... Whether or not the child is a citizen and, if the child is not a

citizen, the steps that have been taken to address the citizenship or

residency status of the child;

..... Other: ..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and

having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who is/are the subject matter

of these proceedings was/were adjudicated dependent, continue to

be dependent, is/are of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the

court, and is/are resident(s) of the state of Florida.

2. The following parties were notified of this hearing and

provided a copy of the documents filed for this hearing:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

3. The child has been given the opportunity to address the

court with any information relevant to the child’s best interests.

4. The mother, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by

legal counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was

..... was not advised of her right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive her right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

5. The father, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by legal

counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was.....

was not advised of his right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive his right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

COMMENT: Repeat above for each father.

6. The department filed a judicial review report with the

court on.....(date)...... This judicial review report..... is..... is not in

compliance with the statutory requirements.

7. The following parents/legal custodians were notified of

their right to participate in the preparation of the case plan and to

receive assistance from any other person in the preparation of the

case plan: .....(names of those notified)......

8. The mother has complied with the following tasks in the

case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

9. The mother has not complied with the following tasks in

the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

10. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has complied with the

following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

11. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has not complied with

the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied

with)......

12. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

13. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of

visitation compliance)......

14. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

15. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of

financial compliance)......

16. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered financial support for the child as

follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

17. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

18. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered meetings with the department as

follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

19. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the parents as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

COMMENT: Use 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 if child(ren) is/are not placed

in the home of a parent.

..... 20. It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) to be

placed in the care and custody of.....(placement ordered)......

The department has placement and care responsibility while

the child(ren) is/are under protective supervision in an out-of-home placement.

..... 21. Placement of the minor child(ren) in the care and custody

of.....(placement ordered)..... is in a setting which is as family

like and as close to the home as possible, consistent with the

child(ren)’s best interests and special needs.

..... 22. The children..... are..... are not separated in their

placements. The following efforts have been made to reunite

the siblings: ..........

..... It is not in the siblings’ best interest to be reunited in their

placement because: ..........

..... The separate siblings have the following frequency, kind, and

duration of contacts: ..........

..... 23. Return of the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person(s) from whom child(ren) was/were originally

removed)..... would be contrary to the best interest and welfare of

the minor child(ren). The child(ren) cannot safely..... remain.....

return home with services and removal of the child(ren) is necessary

to protect the child(ren).

..... 24. Prevention or reunification services..... were not..... were

indicated and are as follows: .....(services indicated)...... Further

efforts could not have shortened separation of this family because

COMMENT: Use 25 if child(ren) remain(s) or is/are returned to the

parent(s).

..... 25. The child(ren) can safely..... remain with..... be returned

to.....(parent(’s)(s’) name(s))..... as long as he/she/they comply(ies)

with the following: ........... The safety, well-being, and physical,

mental, and emotional health of the child(ren) are not endangered

by allowing the child(ren) to..... remain..... return home.

..... 26. The child’s petition and application for special immigrant

juvenile status or other immigration decision remains pending.

..... 27. The department ….. has ….. has not complied with its

obligation as specified in the written case plan or in the provision of

independent living services as required by Florida Statutes.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), .....(name(s))....., be placed in the

custody of.....(name)....., under supervision of the department.

2. The judicial review report filed by the department is:

..... not accepted and a continuance was requested.

..... accepted by the court.

3. Other: ...........

4. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order

shall remain in full force and effect.

5. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to

enter any such further orders as may be deemed necessary for the

best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

6. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the final decision

is rendered by the federal immigration authorities, or upon the

immigrant child’s 22nd birthday, whichever shall occur first.

7. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 19th

birthday for the purpose of determining whether appropriate

services to be provided to the young adult before reaching 18 years

of age have been provided to the youth.

8. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 21st

birthday, or 22nd birthday if the child has a disability, unless the

young adult chooses to leave foster care upon reaching 18 years of

age, or if the young adult does not meet the eligibility requirements

to remain in foster care or chooses to leave care at any time prior to

the 21st birthday, or 22nd birthday if the child has a disability.

9. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on

.....(date)..... at.....(time)......

DONE AND ORDERED in.........., Florida, on.....(date)......

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the

above-styled cause on.....(date)..... at.......... a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

Copies furnished to...........

FORM 8.973C. ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW

ORDER ON LAST JUDICIAL REVIEW BEFORE CHILD REACHES

AGE 18 AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on.....(date)..... for Judicial

Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and

Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present.

and the court having considered:

..... Judicial Review Social Study Report filed by the department;

..... Statement/homestudy filed by the department;

..... Report of the guardian ad litem;

..... A case plan, dated.........., filed by the department that

includes information related to independent living services that

have been provided since the child’s 13th birthday or since the date

the child came into foster care, whichever came later;

..... Statement by the child’s caretaker on the progress the child

has made in acquiring independent living skills;

..... Whether or not the child is a citizen and, if the child is not a

citizen, the steps that have been taken to address the citizenship or

residency status of the child;

..... A copy of the child’s transition plan;

..... Other: ..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and

having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who …..is/are….. the subject

matter of these proceedings …..was/were….. adjudicated

dependent, continue to be dependent, is/are of an age subject to

the jurisdiction of the court, and …..is/are.....resident(s) of the state

of Florida.

2. The following parties were notified of this hearing and

provided a copy of the documents filed for this hearing:

..... .....(Name)....., Child

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Child

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

3. The child has been given the opportunity to address the

court with any information relevant to the child’s best interests.

4. The mother, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by legal

counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was.....

was not advised of her right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive her right to legal counsel; and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

5. The father, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and..... was..... was not represented by legal

counsel;

..... appeared..... with..... without legal counsel and..... was.....

was not advised of his right to legal counsel;

knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived..... did not

waive his right to legal counsel; and

.... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

COMMENT: Repeat above for each father.

6. The department filed a judicial review report with the

court on.....(date)...... The judicial review report..... is..... is not in

compliance with the statutory requirements.

7. The following parents/legal custodians were notified of

their right to participate in the preparation of the case plan and to

receive assistance from any other person in the preparation of the

case plan: .....(names of those notified)......

8. The mother has complied with the following tasks in the

case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

9. The mother has not complied with the following tasks in

the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

10. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has complied with the

following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

11. The father, .....(father’s name)....., has not complied with

the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied

with)......

12. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

13. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of

visitation compliance)......

14. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation

compliance)......

15. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of

financial compliance)......

16. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered financial support for the child as

follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

17. The mother..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

18. The father, .....(father’s name)....., ..... has..... has not

complied with court ordered meetings with the department as

follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

19. The department..... has..... has not complied with court

ordered meetings with the parents as follows: .....(explanation of

meetings compliance)......

COMMENT: Use 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 if child(ren) is/are not placed

in the home of a parent.

20. It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) to be

placed in the care and custody of.....(placement ordered)...... The

department has placement and care responsibility while the

child(ren) is/are under protective supervision in an out-of-home

placement.

21. Placement of the minor child(ren) in the care and custody

of.....(placement ordered)..... is in a setting which is as family like

and as close to the home as possible, consistent with the

child(ren)'s best interests and special needs.

..... 22. The children..... are..... are not separated in

their placements. The following efforts have been made to reunite

separated siblings: ..........

..... It is not in the best interest of each sibling to be reunited in

their placement because: ..........

..... Each sibling has the following frequency, kind, and duration of

contacts: ..........

23. Return of the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person(s) from whom child(ren) was/were originally removed).....

would be contrary to the best interest and welfare of the minor

child(ren). The child(ren) cannot safely..... remain..... return home

with services and removal of the child(ren) is necessary to protect

the child(ren).

24. Prevention or reunification services..... were not..... were

indicated and are as follows: .....(services indicated)...... Further

efforts could not have shortened separation of this family because

COMMENT: Use 25 if child(ren) remain(s) or is/are returned to the

parent(s).

25. The child(ren) can safely..... remain with..... be returned to

..... (parent(’s)(s’) name(s))..... as long as he/she/they comply(ies)

with the following: ........... The safety, well-being, and physical,

mental, and emotional health of the child(ren) are not endangered

by allowing the child(ren) to..... remain..... return home.

26. The child’s petition and application for special immigrant

juvenile status or other immigration decision remains pending.

27. The department..... has..... has not complied with its

obligation as specified in the written case plan or in the provision of

independent living services as required by Florida Statutes.

..... 28. The child does plan on remaining in foster care.

a. the child will meet the requirements by..........

b. the supervised living arrangement will be..........

c. the child has been informed of

..... (1) the right to continued support and

services;

..... (2) the right to request termination of this

court’s jurisdiction and to be discharged from

foster care;

..... (3) the opportunity to reenter foster care

pursuant to Florida law; and

..... (4) the requirement to furnish

documentation of participation in a program

required for eligibility to remain in extended

foster care.

..... 29. The child does not plan on remaining in foster care.

The child has been informed of:

..... a. services of benefits for which the child may be

eligible based upon the child’s placement and length of time spent

in licensed foster care;

..... b. services or benefits that may be lost through a

termination of the court’s jurisdiction; and

..... c. other federal, state, local, or community-based

services or supports available to the child.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), .....(name(s))....., be placed in the

custody of.....(name)....., under supervision of the department.

2. The judicial review report filed by the department is: .....

not accepted and a continuance was requested..... accepted by the

court.

3. The child’s transition plan is: ..... not approved and a

continuance was requested..... approved by the court.

4. Other: ..........

5. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order

shall remain in full force and effect.

6. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to

enter any such further orders as may be deemed necessary for the

best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

7. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the final decision

is rendered by the federal immigration authorities, or upon the

immigrant child’s 22nd birthday, whichever shall first occur.

8. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 19th

birthday for the purpose of determining whether appropriate

services that were required to be provided to the young adult before

reaching 18 years of age have been provided to the youth.

9. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the child’s 21st

birthday, or 22nd birthday if the child has a disability, unless the

young adult chooses to leave foster care upon reaching 18 years of

age, or if the young adult does not meet the eligibility requirements

to remain in foster care or chooses to leave care at any time prior to

the 21st birthday, or the 22nd birthday if the young adult has a

disability.

10. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on

.....(date)..... at.....(time)......

DONE AND ORDERED in.........., Florida, on.....(date)......

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the above-styled cause on.....(date)..... at.......... a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

Copies furnished to: ..........

FORM 8.973D. ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR YOUNG

ADULTS IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE

ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN

EXTENDED FOSTER CARE AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on.....(date)..... for Judicial

Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and

Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(Name)....., Young Adult

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the Young Adult

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Other: ..........

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present.

and the court having considered:

..... Judicial Review Social Study Report filed by the department;

..... Case Plan filed by the department;

..... Report of the guardian ad litem;

..... A copy of the young adult’s transition plan;

..... A copy of the voluntary placement agreement;

..... Other: ..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and

having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. The young adult ….. is ….. is not making progress in

meeting the case plan goals, as follows: ..........

2. The department..... has or..... has not made reasonable

efforts to finalize the permanency plan currently in effect.

3. The case plan and/or the young adult’s transition plan

shall be amended as follows: ..........

4. The Department and all services providers.....have …..

have not provided the appropriate services listed in the case plan.

….. The Department must take the following action to ensure the

young adult receives identified services that have not been provided:

…… 5. The young adult..... is..... is not separated from siblings

in out-of-home care. The following efforts have been made to reunite

separated siblings: .....................................................

..... It is not in the best interest of each sibling to be reunited in

their placement because:

..... Each sibling has the following frequency, kind and duration of

contacts:

…… 6. The young adult has signed a voluntary placement

agreement for the sole purpose of ending the current removal

episode.

….. 7. Jurisdiction in this case should be terminated based on

the following facts:

..... a. The young adult has requested termination of

jurisdiction; or

..... b. The young adult has been informed by the

department of his or her right to attend this hearing and has

provided written consent to waive this right, and

..... c. The young adult has been informed of the potential

negative effects of early termination of care, the option to reenter

care before reaching 21 years of age, or 22 years of age if the young

adult has a disability, the procedure for and the limitations on

reentering care, and the availability of alternative services, and has

signed a document attesting that he or she has been so informed

and understands these provisions; or

..... d. The young adult has voluntarily left the program,

has not signed the document indicated above, and is unwilling to

participate in any further court proceeding; or

..... e. The young adult has been involuntarily discharged

from the program by written notification dated.........., and the

young adult has not appealed the discharge decision.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The judicial review report filed by the department is:

..... not accepted and a continuance was requested.

..... accepted by the court.

2. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order

shall remain in full force and effect.

3. The young adult is placed in the following supervised

living environment: .......... under the protective supervision of the

department. The department shall have placement and care

responsibility while the young adult is under protective supervision

in the supervised living environment. The court has determined that

it is in the best interest of the young adult to remain in out-of-home

care.

..... 4. The court ends the current removal episode. The

young adult executed a voluntary placement agreement on

.....(date)..... giving the department placement and care

responsibility and beginning a new removal episode.

..... 5. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the young

adult’s 19th birthday for the purpose of determining whether

appropriate services that were required to be provided to the young

adult before reaching 18 years of age have been provided to the

youth. or

..... 6. This court shall retain jurisdiction until the young

adult’s 21st birthday, or 22 years of age if the young adult has a

disability, unless the young adult chooses to leave foster care upon

reaching 18 years of age, or if the young adult does not meet the

eligibility requirements to remain in foster care or chooses to leave

care at any time prior to the 21st birthday. or

..... 7. Jurisdiction over this cause is hereby terminated.

..... 8. Other:…………………..

..... 9. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on

…..(date)….. at ……(time)…….

DONE AND ORDERED in …………………, Florida, on ……(date)…….

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the

above-styled cause on.....(date)..... at..... a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

Copies furnished to: ……….