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August 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
June 10, 2022
More than 30,000 Floridians Assisted through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
Family-centered initiative reaches new milestone.
Find Out MoreJune 8, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis Bolsters Child and Family Well-Being in Florida Through Freedom First Budget
~Fatherhood, Adoption, and Foster Parent Subsidy Among 2022-2023 Budget Wins ~
Find Out MoreMay 26, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Participate in Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of 2022 Hurricane Season
~The 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning May 28 through June 10 ~
Find Out MoreMay 10, 2022
OUR Florida Accepting Applications Through May 12, 2022; More Than 228,000 Families Served and $1.3 Billion in Relief Distributed
With All Relief Expected to be Obligated, OUR Florida Will No Longer Accept Applications on May 12th
Find Out MoreMay 2, 2022
DCF Announces Robust Child and Family Well-Being Initiative to Better Support Families
Florida’s clinically-trained Family Navigators will help families on their pathway to well-being
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