Florida Judges to Approve Adoptions Over Child Protection Agency’sObjections

November 29, 2004

Florida Judges to Approve Adoptions Over Child Protection Agency's Objections On November 10, 2004, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that Florida judges have the authority to approve the adoption of foster children even if child protection agencies oppose the decision. The unanimous 14-page opinion allows state judges to overrule the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) in cases of children who were placed in the agency's care due to abuse or neglect by their birth parents. The decision is a victory for B.Y., a Pennsylvania woman who moved to Palm Beach . . .