Press Releases

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments About Department of Children and Families Office of Inspector General - Jun 6, 2018, 4:01pm

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive Wednesday, July 11, 2018 to examine all aspects of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Investigations Section.

DCF Celebrates National Foster Care Month - May 24, 2018, 9:21am

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2018

DCF Celebrates National Foster Care Month

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its community partners have joined together to... Read More

DCF Takes Action To Remedy Eckerd Connects Deficiencies - May 4, 2018, 5:15pm

Today, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Mike Carroll took action to establish specialized oversight of Eckerd Connects, the community-based care, lead agency in Hillsborough County.

DCF Holds Steering Committee On Executive Order To Enhance Behavioral Health And Law Enforcement Collaboration - May 1, 2018, 2:01pm

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) today convened the first meeting of the Executive Steering Committee on Executive Order 18-81 in Tallahassee.

DCF Enhancing Suicide Prevention Practices at State Mental Health Treatment Facilities - Apr 16, 2018, 9:04am

This week, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Mike Carroll directed a review to enhance suicide prevention practices at the three state-operated mental health treatment facilities to ensure every individual in the state’s care has the safest and most appropriate setting... Read More

DCF RECORDS: Nikolas Cruz was Receiving Mental Health Services, Taking Medication, and Attending School when State Case Closed - Feb 20, 2018, 8:27am

After petitioning a court to allow the state to release all records regarding the Florida Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) involvement with Nikolas Cruz, a judge ruled today in DCF’s favor that the records can now be made publically available.

Governor Scott Proclaims Florida Foster Family Appreciation Week - Feb 9, 2018, 10:06am

February 12-18, 2018

Florida Children and Youth Cabinet Focuses on the Health and Well-Being of Florida Children During 2018 Children’s Week - Jan 23, 2018, 4:51pm

This annual event exemplifies how the collaboration of local and statewide organizations come together under “One Voice.”

DCF, USDA To Administer Telephone Interviews For Special Needs Applicants Unable To Previously Interview For DSNAP - Nov 28, 2017, 7:56am

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) applied for and received approval for a waiver from the USDA to administer telephone interviews for individuals with disabilities and the elderly who preregistered online by November 9