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
December 10, 2025
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction.
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Dec
Hillsborough County Community Alliance Meeting
9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Florida Department of Children and Families announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
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Dec
Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force Meeting
1:00 pm – 3:00 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.
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Jan
Response Opening for DCF ITN 2425 012 – South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (SFETC) Operations
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The purpose of the Response Opening is to open vendor responses regarding DCF ITN 2425 012. The Department encourages all prospective Vendors to participate in the Response Opening DCF ITN 2425 012 - South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (SFET11C) Operations.
More InformationSocial 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.
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Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.