Press Releases

DCF, AT&T Florida Collaborate to Send 25 Children to the National Flight Academy's Ambition Air Program - Aug 1, 2014, 3:22pm

AT&T contribution provides STEM opportunity for nearly 30 teens in Foster Care

DCF Launches ‘There’s a Special Need for Your Heart’ Campaign - Jul 16, 2014, 11:11am

Campaign encourages more families to foster and adopt children with special needs

DCF and Partners Announce 'There’s a Special Need for Your Heart' Campaign - Jul 14, 2014, 2:09pm

Encouraging more families to consider fostering or adopting children with special needs

DCF Reminds Parents to 'Look Before You Lock' - Jul 14, 2014, 1:32pm

The summer heat can be fatal for young children left alone in hot cars

Florida Sees Increase in Licensed Foster Care Providers Over 2013-2014 Fiscal Year - Jul 11, 2014, 10:14am

The Florida Department of Children and Families and Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agencies around the state are happy to announce at the end of fiscal year 2013-2014, Florida has 1,463 newly-licensed foster care homes.

DCF partners with the Senior Resource Association Indian River County Public Transit to air family safety public service announcements - Jul 9, 2014, 4:49pm

PSAs running on county and community coach buses will reach thousands of riders each week

Federal Commission Comes to Florida to Gain Insight on Innovative Practices to Protect Children - Jul 9, 2014, 4:42pm

Meeting tomorrow in Tampa to gather detailed information and insight related to federal, state and local policy, research, and practice associated with child abuse and neglect fatalities.

Southern and Southeast Regions Host Camp for Champions In Partnership with Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches - Jul 2, 2014, 10:28am

70 children and teens get the opportunity to attend summer Youth Camp

DCF Makes Organizational Changes to Increase Efficiency and Subject Matter Expertise - Jul 2, 2014, 9:30am

Changes have been made to leadership positions in Economic Self-Sufficiency, Substance Abuse and Mental Health and Child Welfare.

DCF Receives $7 Million in Federal Bonus for Food Assistance Accuracy - Jun 26, 2014, 1:39pm

This is the highest bonus awarded by the USDA this year.

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