June 22, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, in collaboration with Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Florida’s Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA), celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Continue the Mission initiative. Continue the Mission actively recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to be child and adult protective investigators and case managers, as well as mentors to children in need, new case managers, and child and adult protective investigators. Since the launch, DCF has participated in over 100 career fair events and nearly 100 qualified candidates have been hired. 

June 20, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris commended Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget, and the continued dedication and commitment to supporting strong and resilient families in Florida. The Framework for Freedom Budget includes $4.7 billion in funding to the Department as part of the state’s ongoing investment in children and families, along with enhancing prevention services, increasing availability of and access to behavioral health services, and supporting updates to the Department’s systems, thereby ensuring additional program effectiveness and efficiencies.

June 20, 2023

Department of Children (DCF) and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris was joined by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch, and others to discuss water safety and prevention efforts.

March 31, 2023

The Florida Department of Children and Families Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 20, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families announced the availability of $21.2 million through the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis joined by the Legislature, national, and community leaders signed HB 7065 which created the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and highlights the important and critical role that fathers have in their children’s lives.

March 20, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced $21 million in available funding for essential programs to enhance mental health crisis services in Florida’s communities and the Recruit and Maintain Behavioral Health Professionals grant program through select managing entities.

January 13, 2023

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris hosted a roundtable regarding the prevention of Human Trafficking in the Big Bend Region as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

January 12, 2023

The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced upcoming Human Trafficking Trainings and awareness events for January to honor Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

December 28, 2022

The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the successes accomplished by the Department, praising Governor and First Lady DeSantis for their innovative initiatives, strong leadership, and dedication to the children and families of Florida.

December 8, 2022

State Partners with Interactive Agent Cass now available for 24/7support