Press Releases

DCF Celebrates Foster Family Appreciation Week - Recognizing Community Partners and Families - Feb 12, 2019, 9:22am

Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the second week of February as Florida Foster Family Appreciation Week, observed on February 11-15, 2019, to celebrate the enduring and invaluable contributions foster families provide to children in their care.

DCF Special Review – Jordan Belliveau - Jan 16, 2019, 8:52am

The comprehensive analysis and review of the child welfare system involvement related to Jordan Belliveau is now available.

DCF Issues Emergency Order for Methadone Medication-Assisted Treatment Licensure - Dec 11, 2018, 6:54am

DCF has suspended the requirements in subsection 397.427(2), Florida Statutes, and subsection 65D-30.014(3), Florida Administrative Code, regarding the requirement relating to the determination of need for methadone medication-assisted treatment.

DCF To Initiate Federal Disaster SNAP Food Assistance Program In 12 Counties - Oct 26, 2018, 12:56pm

D-SNAP sites will assist individuals and families recovering from Hurricane Michael

USDA Provides 12 Hurricane-Hit Florida Counties with Additional SNAP Food Options - Oct 26, 2018, 9:11am

As part of a continuing effort to provide relief from the effects of Hurricane Michael, the USDA announced today that households in 12 Florida counties that may not normally be eligible for nutrition assistance under regular SNAP rules may temporarily qualify for D-SNAP benefits

DCF Replaces Food Assistance Benefits for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Michael - Oct 14, 2018, 3:02pm

To assist families in recovery after Hurricane Michael, current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla, and Washington counties will receive replacement benefits at a 40 percent... Read More

DCF Waives Restrictions on Using Food Assistance Benefits to Purchase Prepared Foods for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Michael - Oct 13, 2018, 5:50pm

To assist families who evacuated or experienced storm damage related to Hurricane Michael, current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers are permitted to purchase hot foods with their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at participating retailers through October 31.... Read More

DCF Releases Food Assistance Benefits Early to Florida Residents Impacted by Hurricane Michael - Oct 9, 2018, 5:40pm

To assist families impacted by Hurricane Michael, The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) will release food assistance benefits immediately to all 35 counties included in Governor Scott’s pre-landfall emergency declaration.

Gov. Scott: Florida Awarded More Than $50 Million to Fight National Opioid Crisis - Sep 26, 2018, 3:00pm

Today, Governor Rick Scott directed DCF to begin utilizing a new federal grant to increase access to medication-assisted treatment, reduce opioid-related deaths and equip professionals with the necessary tools to combat the national opioid epidemic in Florida.

DCF Partners with the Ticket to Dream Foundation to Promote Statewide Back-to-School Supply Drive Benefiting Children in Foster Care - Jul 30, 2018, 1:40pm

DCF is teaming up with the Ticket to Dream Foundation to encourage community members and local businesses to collect school supplies for children in foster care.