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View more June 20, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris commended Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget, and the continued dedication and commitment to supporting strong and resilient families in Florida. The Framework for Freedom Budget includes $4.7 billion in funding to the Department as part of the state’s ongoing investment in children and families, along with enhancing prevention services, increasing availability of and access to behavioral health services, and supporting updates to the Department’s systems, thereby ensuring additional program effectiveness and efficiencies.
Find Out MoreJune 20, 2023
Department of Children (DCF) and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris was joined by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch, and others to discuss water safety and prevention efforts.
Find Out MoreMarch 31, 2023
The Florida Department of Children and Families Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Find Out MoreMarch 20, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families announced the availability of $21.2 million through the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis joined by the Legislature, national, and community leaders signed HB 7065 which created the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and highlights the important and critical role that fathers have in their children’s lives.
Find Out MoreMarch 20, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced $21 million in available funding for essential programs to enhance mental health crisis services in Florida’s communities and the Recruit and Maintain Behavioral Health Professionals grant program through select managing entities.
Find Out MoreJanuary 13, 2023
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris hosted a roundtable regarding the prevention of Human Trafficking in the Big Bend Region as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Find Out MoreJanuary 12, 2023
The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced upcoming Human Trafficking Trainings and awareness events for January to honor Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Find Out MoreDecember 28, 2022
The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the successes accomplished by the Department, praising Governor and First Lady DeSantis for their innovative initiatives, strong leadership, and dedication to the children and families of Florida.
Find Out MoreDecember 8, 2022
State Partners with Interactive Agent Cass now available for 24/7support
Find Out MoreNovember 22, 2022
The agency calls them ‘essential’ for pain management and acknowledges only ‘potential’ risks.
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