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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.
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March 7, 2025
DCF Highlights Statewide Resources to Combat Human Trafficking
Florida Department of Children and Families highlighted new resources and prevention efforts to combat human trafficking, including announcing more than $900,000 in grant funding for law enforcement. The Secretary was joined by Florida Department of…
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Sep
Clay County Community Alliance Meeting
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The public are invited to attend Community Alliance Meetings. The purpose of the Community Alliance is to strengthen and advocate for a cohesive system of care that will ensure child safety and well-being in a manner that is family centered, community based, outcome oriented, culturally competent, timely in its responses and accountable.
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Sep
Seminole County Children's Alliance
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monthly meeting of the Children's Alliance
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Sep
Future of Child Protection Contracting and Funding Workgroup
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Future of Child Protection Contracting and Funding Workgroup is meeting in accordance with Section 27 of HB 7089 (2024). Discussion topics will include an introduction of the workgroup’s directives and next steps.
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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.