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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.
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July 17, 2025
2025 Florida Children & Families Summit
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is pleased to announce the 2025 Florida Children and Families Summit. Each year, the Summit offers a great opportunity for stakeholders to come together, share best practices, and make key connections to…
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Aug
Florida Substance Use and Mental Health Block Grant Advisory Council-Quarterly Meeting
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Under Title XIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x), Florida is required to establish a behavioral health planning council charged with reviewing the annual combined Block Grant application and state plan and providing recommendations for modifications; advocating for individuals needing behavioral health services; and monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services within the state.
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Aug
On-going Collier County Community Alliance Business
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On-going Collier County Community Alliance business
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Aug
Clay County Community Alliance Meeting
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
he public are invited to attend Community Alliance Meetings. The purpose of the Community Alliance is to strengthen and advocate for a cohesive system of care that will ensure child safety and well-being in a manner that is family centered, community based, outcome oriented, culturally competent, timely in its responses and accountable.
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Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.