Our Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance for individuals and families in Florida.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is committed to the well-being of children and their families. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of services including assistance to families working to stay safely together or be reunited, foster care, youth transitioning from foster care to independence, and adoption.
Positive parenting tips that promote good behavior in early childhood.
Abuse Services
Find help, resources, and report abuse, neglect, domestic violence,
and human trafficking.
Abuse Hotline
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports
of abuse or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program oversees a statewide system of care for prevention, treatment, and recovery services for children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Licensure information for Child Care, Foster Care, Substance Abuse and Mental Health programs, Group Homes, and Emergency Notices and Orders.
Find statute, regulatory agency, groups, and individuals subject to screening.
The Department of Children and Families recognizes that the transition into adulthood can be challenging for young people. For current and former foster youth, it can be even more difficult without an existing support system.
The Office of Continuing Care, part of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, offers free one-on-one help for young people who are about to or have recently transitioned out of foster care, helping make the move into adulthood a positive experience.
Contact the Office of Continuing Care at (833) GET-HOPE or (833) 438-4637.
Our Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance for individuals and families in Florida.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is committed to the well-being of children and their families. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of services including assistance to families working to stay safely together or be reunited, foster care, youth transitioning from foster care to independence, and adoption.
Positive parenting tips that promote good behavior in early childhood.
Abuse Services
Find help, resources, and report abuse, neglect, domestic violence,
and human trafficking.
Abuse Hotline
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports
of abuse or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program oversees a statewide system of care for prevention, treatment, and recovery services for children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Licensure information for Child Care, Foster Care, Substance Abuse and Mental Health programs, Group Homes, and Emergency Notices and Orders.
Find statute, regulatory agency, groups, and individuals subject to screening.
The Department of Children and Families recognizes that the transition into adulthood can be challenging for young people. For current and former foster youth, it can be even more difficult without an existing support system.
The Office of Continuing Care, part of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, offers free one-on-one help for young people who are about to or have recently transitioned out of foster care, helping make the move into adulthood a positive experience.
Contact the Office of Continuing Care at (833) GET-HOPE or (833) 438-4637.
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