Press Releases

DCF Applies for $6 Million in Additional Federal Funds to Fight Opioid Epidemic - Aug 7, 2017, 2:35pm

Florida is one of the 17 eligible states to apply for the grant. SAMHSA will award grants to up to five states in the fall.

DCF Encourages Parental Engagement as School Year Approaches - Jul 27, 2017, 3:45pm

Focused parenting provides the foundation from which children grow.

DCF Partners with Barry University to Host a Two-Week Life and Job Skills Training for Former Foster Youth - Jun 30, 2017, 4:37pm

The program operates jointly between DCF, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

DCF Reminds Families to Stay Safe While Celebrating Independence Day - Jun 30, 2017, 2:02pm

Take some simple steps to ensure your family’s safety.

Summer starts June 21 and local advocates warn about hot car dangers for children and pets - Jun 20, 2017, 9:05am

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and partners are joining together to promote vehicle safety and show the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot vehicles.

DCF Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Jun 16, 2017, 7:49am

Help to be part of the solution

The Department of Children and Families Celebrates National Foster Care Month - May 23, 2017, 1:02pm

The Florida Department of Children and Families, along with its community partners, have joined together to honor foster families during National Foster Care Month.

DCF’s Implementation of State Targeted Response Grant to Fight Opioid Epidemic Underway - May 17, 2017, 3:02pm

This follows Governor Rick Scott signing Executive Order 17-146 on May 3rd.

DCF Prepares for 2017 Hurricane Season with Food for Florida Exercise - May 17, 2017, 8:48am

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) will begin a two-day disaster exercise of the Food for Florida program today in Deerfield Beach.