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
Charlotte County Community Alliance
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On-going Charlotte County Community Alliance business.
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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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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.