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DCF Announces Robust Child and Family Well-Being Initiative to Better Support Families

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Florida’s clinically-trained Family Navigators
will help families on their pathway to well-being

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced the creation of a Family Navigator initiative to enhance the safety and well-being of Florida children after a report of potential child abuse or neglect. [Read more…] about DCF Announces Robust Child and Family Well-Being Initiative to Better Support Families

Alarming New Survey Shows Serious Knowledge Gaps Among Americans About the Holocaust, Including Belief That Horrific Chapter Was Exaggerated

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National Survey by HERC Documents Need for Continued/Expanded Holocaust Education

At a time when the horrors of the Holocaust are again on the minds of Europe and the world, an alarming new survey shows widespread misunderstanding – and even real doubts – among a surprisingly large number of Americans regarding the darkest chapter in modern world history. [Read more…] about Alarming New Survey Shows Serious Knowledge Gaps Among Americans About the Holocaust, Including Belief That Horrific Chapter Was Exaggerated

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Community Partners Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in Central Florida

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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez today hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at combating human trafficking and highlighting strong community partnerships in the Polk County area. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Community Partners Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in Central Florida

APD Home and Community-Based Care Providers to Receive $502.7 Million to Benefit Floridians with Disabilities

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The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) are excited to announce the recent approval of $502.7 million in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding to be distributed to providers. [Read more…] about APD Home and Community-Based Care Providers to Receive $502.7 Million to Benefit Floridians with Disabilities

Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced legislation, The Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan (NERP), to force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take action to address harmful algal blooms and end the toxic discharges that continue to plague the northern estuaries. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law

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SB 7034 increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver

Senate Bill 7034, Child Welfare, by the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law