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
April 15, 2026
ICYMI: The Florida Department of Children and Families Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Taylor N. Hatch joined partners across Florida’s system of care to highlight the importance of partnership in driving awareness and action as we recognize April as National Child…
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Apr
Behavioral Health Interagency Collaboration - Northwest
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Department of Children and Families, jointly with the Agency for Health Care Administration, shall establish Behavioral Health Interagency Collaboratives throughout the state with the goal of improving accessibility, availability, and quality of behavioral health services at a local level in accordance with Chapter 394.90826, F.S.
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Apr
Community Alliance Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Community Alliance Advisory Committee Meeting
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Apr
Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force Meeting
1:30 pm – 3:30 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.
Social Media
The Florida Department of Children and Families use social media to connect with families and individuals to share information, safety tips, and more. Find social media graphics in the digital media library.
Headquarters Communications Staff
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.