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DCF Provides Resources, Expedites Aid, Supports Recovery for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Last week, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Sec. Shevaun Harris highlighted the state’s commitment to the families impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Throughout the recovery and response efforts to the storm, the Department has worked...
Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Continue the Mission Initiative to Recruit Veterans to Care...
On Tuesday, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the success of her Continue the Mission initiative, which launched in June 2022 to recruit veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers to be child and...
Casey DeSantis Announces Statewide Public Health Advisory as Fentanyl Overdoses Rise
On Thursday, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Acting Commissioner Mark Glass and Gadsden...
Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Efforts Against Human Trafficking in Central Florida
This week, Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at combating human trafficking and highlighting strong community partnerships in the Polk County area.
The roundtable brought together experts from the Department of...
Casey DeSantis: Hope Florida Family-Centered Assistance Program Helped More than 25,000 Across State
This week, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced “Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity” has now provided family-centered assistance to more than 25,000 Floridians to help them achieve economic sufficiency.
The program, spearheaded by...
Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Resources for Floridians Impacted by Wildfires
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced additional state resources through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support families impacted by the wildfires in Northwest...
DCF Distributes Almost $1 Billion in Rental and Utility Assistance to 185,000 Households Across...
This week, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced that more than $1 billion in rental and utility assistance has been distributed through the OUR Florida program, helping nearly 185,000 households.
In the past...
DCF: Florida Has Another $740.4 Million to Help With Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The state Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced last week that Florida has received an additional $740.4 million to continue to operate the emergency rental assistance program.
“DCF is on a mission to support...
Casey DeSantis Holds Event to Show How Community and Faith-Based Organizations Helping Families
Last week, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders highlighting “Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity,” and the work community partners and faith-based organizations are doing...
Casey DeSantis Announces $12 Million to Expand Mental Health Services for First Responders
At the end of last week, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $12 million in funding to expand peer-to-peer mental health services available for first responders through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to...
Ashley Moody Kicks Off Virtual Human Trafficking Summit
On Tuesday, state Attorney General Ashley Moody kicked off the virtual 2021 Human Trafficking Summit with a welcome address.
The 2021 Human Trafficking Summit is being offered virtually for the second year in a row...
Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Announce Settlement with Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Office of Attorney General settled pending civil actions with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. (FCADV), its...
