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Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law sets a high standard of open records and transparency of public information and meetings, and open government is also a core value of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Office of Communications.
Latest News & Events
September 25, 2025
DCF Highlights State’s Mental Health Resources in Honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, September 2025. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month presents an opportunity to emphasize our…
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Sep
Future of Child Protection Contracting and Funding Workgroup
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
The Future of Child Protection Contracting and Funding Workgroup is meeting in accordance with Section 27 of HB 7089 (2024). Discussion topics will include an introduction of the workgroup’s directives and next steps.
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Oct
Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder is meeting in accordance with section 394.9086, F.S. Discussion topics will include the status of Florida’s behavioral health system of care and opportunities to further examine the current methods of providing mental health and substance use services in the state.
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Oct
Bid Opening for DCF ITB 2425 005 – Event Coordination and Management
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The purpose of the Bid Opening is to open vendor bids in response to DCF ITB 2425 005. The Department encourages all prospective Vendors to participate in the Bid Opening DCF ITB 2425 005 – Event Coordination and Management.
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