Open Government and Confidentiality
Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law sets a high standard of open records and transparency of public information and meetings, and open government is also a core value of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Office of Communications.
Latest News & Events
September 25, 2025
DCF Highlights State’s Mental Health Resources in Honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, September 2025. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month presents an opportunity to emphasize our…
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Oct
Keiser University Fall 2025 Job Fair
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Keiser University Fall 2025 Job Fair
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Oct
Orlando Area Refugee Task Force Meeting
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The purpose of this meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.
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Oct
Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
The Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder is meeting in accordance with section 394.9086, F.S. Discussion topics will include the status of Florida’s behavioral health system of care and opportunities to further examine the current methods of providing mental health and substance use services in the state.
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2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4190
Office: (850) 717-4084 | Fax: (850) 922-299
Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.