Florida Department of Children and Families

Overview

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a state agency dedicated to the well-being of children and families. Established in 1996, DCF focuses on protecting vulnerable populations, including children and elders, from abuse and neglect. The agency provides economic assistance to qualifying individuals and families and offers treatment for those affected by mental health or substance abuse issues.

DCF's services include family preservation and reunification, child protection investigations, foster care, adoption services, and youth transition support. The agency also provides resources for child care and advocates for the safety and well-being of abused or neglected children. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability, DCF aims to empower individuals and families to achieve positive outcomes through a skilled workforce and community partnerships.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 866-762-2237
• Website: myflfamilies.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/florida-department-of-children-and-families

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Care licensing
• Social services
• Child protection investigations
• Public health programs
• Public administration
• Substance use disorder
• Youth transition services
• Public health
• Family preservation
• Protective services
• Foster care
• Trauma recovery initiatives
• Statewide programs
• Health and safety regulations
• Crisis services
• Human trafficking
• Child and youth services
• Youth services
• Juvenile justice reform
• Public safety campaigns
• Victim advocacy
• Substance abuse prevention
• Community collaboration
• Community care
• Family stability programs
• Domestic violence
• Emergency response
• Child protection
• Foster care licensing
• Youth transition
• Trauma-informed training
• Child abuse reporting
• Family reunification
• Mental health crisis
• Youth empowerment initiatives
• Caregiver background checks
• Youth transition programs
• Juvenile court support
• Community-based care
• Victim advocacy programs
• Substance abuse
• Behavioral health dashboards
• Trauma recovery programs
• Economic assistance
• Community safety
• Public assistance
• Human trafficking awareness
• Community safety partnerships
• Youth mental health support
• Public safety
• Juvenile justice
• Public benefits
• Victim support services
• Domestic violence support
• Community intervention programs
• Child and family services
• Trafficking victim resources
• Human trafficking prevention
• Crisis intervention
• Substance abuse treatment
• Government
• State agency services
• Caregiver support
• Services
• Foster parent recruitment
• Youth independence
• Public service delivery
• Behavioral health
• Social work
• Public records access
• Victim support
• Child safety education
• Mental health services
• Foster parent licensing
• Community engagement
• Protective investigations
• Trauma-informed care
• Victim recovery services
• Child care licensing
• Adoption process
• Adoption services
• Community outreach
• Foster care case management
• Public assistance programs
• Foster home certification
• Child welfare data systems
• Child welfare
• Victim protection
• Public safety initiatives
• Public accountability
• Case management
• Licensing services
• Juvenile justice oversight
• Family support
• Background screening
• State government
• Juvenile detention alternatives
• Domestic violence services
• Behavioral health services
• Crisis intervention teams
• Juvenile services
• Foster youth independence
• Care coordination
• Child and family well-being
• Statewide outreach
• Youth empowerment
• Licensing and regulation
• Family reunification services
• Mental health
• Child abuse prevention
• Family services
• Adoption
• Youth support
• Supplemental nutrition assistance program
• Temporary cash assistance
• Economic self-sufficiency
• Emergency preparedness
• Child care licensure
• Independent living programs
• Community resources
• Hope Florida
• Crisis counseling
• Peer recovery services
• Mobile response teams
• Community action
• Safe house
• Homelessness services
• Refugee services
• Teen relationships
• Support for families
• Child development resources
• Disaster response
• First responder resiliency
• Public benefits integrity
• Training and development
• Florida Lifeline
• Child safety
• Adult protective services
• Emergency numbers
• Community alliances
• Planning and performance measures
• Opioid settlement
• Mental health support
• Report abuse online
• B2C
• Healthcare
• Legal
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Government administration
• Hospital & health care
• Training & development
• Health care

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