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January 12, 2023
DCF Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Trainings and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January
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
DCF Continues to Foster Innovation and Accountability to Strengthen Florida’s Families
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
Florida Department of Children and Families Announces Additional Resiliency Resource for Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
State Partners with Interactive Agent Cass now available for 24/7support
Find Out MoreNovember 22, 2022
ICYMI: Florida Rejects the CDC’s New Opioid Guidelines
The agency calls them ‘essential’ for pain management and acknowledges only ‘potential’ risks.
Find Out MoreSeptember 13, 2022
First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Continue the Mission Initiative to Recruit Veterans to Care for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children
News article posted September 13, 2022
Find Out MoreAugust 31, 2022
First Lady Casey DeSantis Expands Hope Florida to Support Seniors through ‘A Pathway to Purpose’
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the expansion of her Hope Florida initiative to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Find Out MoreAugust 4, 2022
In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Opioid Recovery Program in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida health officials to announce the expansion of a new, piloted substance abuse and recovery network to disrupt the opioid epidemic.
Find Out MoreJuly 15, 2022
In Case You Missed It: First Lady Casey DeSantis Makes Major Announcements to Support the Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity Initiative
Hope Florida Expansion and the Creation of the Hope Florida Fund
Find Out MoreJuly 15, 2022
State of Florida Deploys Tools to Address Overdose Crisis
Last week, First Lady Casey DeSantis brought together the Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and law enforcement to discuss the recent increases in overdoses associated with fentanyl in Gadsden County.
Find Out MoreJuly 15, 2022
Secretary Harris Meets with Foster Families Throughout the State
Roundtable Discussion Highlights DeSantis Administration's Commitment to Ensuring Foster Families Have the Resources They Need
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