Supporting Families & Protecting Children

The Florida Department of Children and Families works to strengthen families, protect children, and help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency through comprehensive services and support programs.

Explore Our Services

Our Services

We provide a range of services to support families and individuals throughout Florida.

Child Welfare

Protection of children from abuse, neglect, and abandonment through prevention, intervention, and family support services.

Economic Self-Sufficiency

Assistance programs including SNAP (food assistance), TANF (temporary cash assistance), and Medicaid eligibility.

Mental Health Services

Access to substance abuse and mental health services to help individuals and families overcome challenges and build resilience.

Adult Protective Services

Protection of vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through investigation and service provision.

About Florida DCF

Our mission and commitment to Florida families

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is dedicated to protecting the vulnerable, promoting strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advancing personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Our statewide system of programs works collaboratively with communities to ensure the safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of the people we serve.

Through our innovative Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative, we're connecting Florida families with community organizations, churches, non-profits, and businesses to break down traditional barriers to services and create opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.

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Contact Us

Get in touch with our team for assistance

Office Information

1317 Winewood Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399

(850) 300-4323

[email protected]

Access Points

MyACCESS - Apply for benefits online

Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873

Florida Relay 711 or TTY: 1-800-955-8771

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