What parents who lose custody have to do to get their kids back

Many parents were given case plans that required them to complete mental health treatment and parenting classes in order to regain custody. Almost all were required to have stable income and housing for six months.

Most common case plan tasks assigned to parents as requirements to reopen their temporary custody case. Most parents were assigned multiple tasks.
TEGHAN SIMONTON | Tampa Bay TimesSource: Tampa Bay Times analysis of court records