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Department of Children and Families Continues to Strengthen Florida Families with Vital Funding

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Funding to help foster children, families working toward economic
independence, and Floridians with substance use and mental health needs

With funding in the 2021-2022 budget signed by Governor DeSantis today, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlights key funding secured to strengthen Florida families, enhance access to life-changing behavioral health services, and provide individuals with the necessary assistance to achieve economic independence. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Continues to Strengthen Florida Families with Vital Funding

Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Child Welfare Partners Celebrate National Foster Care Month

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Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation recognizing May 2021 as National Foster Care Month, an annual observance to acknowledge the impact that foster families, community partners, and child welfare professionals have on shaping the lives of children and youth in foster care. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Child Welfare Partners Celebrate National Foster Care Month

DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris Announces Launch of “OUR Florida” to Provide Rental Assistance to Floridians and Businesses

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Over $800 Million to be Distributed by DCF to Florida Families
and Landlords Facing Economic Hardship Due to the Pandemic

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced the launch of OUR Florida, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, that will benefit Floridians who have suffered due to the pandemic’s economic impact on working-class families. [Read more…] about DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris Announces Launch of “OUR Florida” to Provide Rental Assistance to Floridians and Businesses

Department of Children and Families Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget

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Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads budget continues to support the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) ongoing transformation and work in enhancing child safety efforts, supporting foster and adoptive communities, helping Floridians who are facing economic hardship gain their version of economic self-sufficiency, expanding community capacity for substance abuse and mental health treatment, and increasing safety at the state mental health treatment facilities. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget

DCF Secretary Chad Poppell Outlines Transformative Successes Achieved Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ Leadership in 2020

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Historic legislation to restore accountability and timely, comprehensive
COVID-19 response among the agency’s top accomplishments

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Chad Poppell today outlined the transformative successes achieved under Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady DeSantis’ leadership in 2020. [Read more…] about DCF Secretary Chad Poppell Outlines Transformative Successes Achieved Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ Leadership in 2020

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $2 Million Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida

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Funding will help fulfill the increased need for
behavioral health services resulting from COVID-19

First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has received a $1.9 million emergency grant to address behavioral health disorders resulting from the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $2 Million Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida

Department of Children and Families Announces Faith-Based Partnerships Supporting Florida’s Child Welfare System

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Camp Anderson in Oldtown will house children
in foster care potentially exposed to COVID-19

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced multiple partnerships with faith-based organizations that are supporting Florida’s child welfare system during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Announces Faith-Based Partnerships Supporting Florida’s Child Welfare System

Department of Children and Families Announces Partnership with UnitedHealthcare

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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced a partnership with UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, to increase capacity at DCF’s Economic Self Sufficiency Call Center due to increased demand brought on by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Announces Partnership with UnitedHealthcare

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families Announce Extended Support to Floridians Participating in SNAP and TANF

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DCF has also made workforce adjustments and instituted a series of policy initiatives
to simplify the application process to provide timely benefits to Florida Families

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the extension of good cause for the month of May and the submission of a federal waiver, to assist Floridians participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families Announce Extended Support to Floridians Participating in SNAP and TANF