Florida Department of Children and Families

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that the Department will implement the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [Read more…] about DCF Announces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Idalia

FY2023-2024 Budget Investments Enhance Prevention Services
and Increase Access and Availability of Behavioral Health Services

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris today commended Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget [Read more…] about Framework for Freedom Budget Highlights Governor Ron DeSantis’ Enduring Commitment to Supporting Strong and Resilient Families

FY2023-2024 Budget Investments Expand Access to Community Services and Supports

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Framework for Freedom Budget with $4.4 billion in funding for the Department of Children and Families (Department) to continue to support strong and resilient families. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Continues to Build Strong and Resilient Families Through the Framework for Freedom Budget

Department has served more than 17,800 families recovering from Hurricane Ian

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today highlighted the state’s commitment to the families impacted by Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about DCF Provides Resources, Expedites Assistance Programs and Supports Recovery for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Charlotte and Sarasota Counties on Sunday, November 13 through Tuesday, November 15 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Location in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Open Sunday, November 13 through Tuesday, November 15

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Collier County on Sunday, November 6 through Monday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 9 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Location in Collier County Open Sunday, November 6 through Monday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 9

Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris along with Children’s Network of Southwest Florida today hosted a roundtable discussion and distribution event with foster families in the Fort Myers area. [Read more…] about DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris and Children’s Network of Southwest Florida Host Roundtable for Local Foster Parents in Fort Myers

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Volusia County on Saturday, November 5 through Monday, November 7 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Location in Volusia County Open Saturday, November 5 through Monday, November 7

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Seminole County on Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Location in Seminole County Open Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6