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In under two months, Department and Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department leadership have successfully begun transforming the community-based care system in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families reduces child removals by 50 percent in first 45 days in Pinellas and Pasco
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today outlined the successes accomplished during her first year at the Department, praising Governor and First Lady DeSantis for their innovative thinking, strong leadership, and dedication to the children and families of Florida. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Strengthens Support for Floridian’s Wellbeing in 2021
Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget and highlighted the Governor’s unwavering support of Florida’s children, families and vulnerable populations. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget
Floridians who have received rent and utilities assistance through OUR Florida, the federally-funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program operated by the Department of Children and Families, share their stories of rebound and recovery. [Read more…] about What They Are Saying: OUR Florida Rental Assistance Program
Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom are today releasing a joint statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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
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
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
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
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
