Overview
The Florida Department of Children and Families is committed to the well-being of children and their families. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of services, including assistance to families working to stay safely together or be reunited, foster care, youth and young adults transitioning from foster care to independence, adoption.
Child Care
One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. Find resources and information to help you make a good choice.
Becoming a Foster Parent
You have something unique to offer our system of care! Foster parents are integral members of a child's "team" and ensure all of the child's needs are met.
Independent Living for Youth and Young Adults
If you are in foster care currently, view the Independent Living section for Youth and Young Adult centered information including your rights and expectations.
Children's Ombudsman
The single state authority on mental health and substance use disorder, and responsible for the statewide system of care of children and adults through a community-based provider network
Child Welfare Dashboards
The Office of Child Welfare Dashboard is used by DCF Management in weekly Programmatic Reviews. The metrics focus on recent performance (monthly or quarterly) and outputs.