Tag Archives: Department of Children and Families

DCF warns about public assistance fraud

By Lucas Dolengowski on February 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 25, 2013 at 5:33 pm

Paid advertisement websites are asking for personal information to help people apply for public assistance benefits. However, The Department of Children and families said applying is free, and the websites could be a scam to acquire personal information.

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Legislature to evaluate mental health spending

By Nickelle Smith on January 29th, 2013 | Last updated: January 31, 2013 at 2:55 pm

Florida’s mental health spending is about $39 per person per year, said Bob Sharpe, president and CEO of Florida Council for Community Mental Health.

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In the News: teacher ratings, FAMU band, missing foster child, Florida license plates

By Emily Miller on December 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

FAMU President unsure about band’s future – The return date of the Florida A&M University band is still to-be-determined. Interim President Larry Robinson told the school’s board of trustees Wednesday that he’s not ready to announce when the band will [...]

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State officials create new position in fight against human trafficking

By Bianca Bahamondes on November 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 4:49 pm

Florida child welfare officials created a volunteer advocate position Wednesday to combat human trafficking.

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State officials remind parents about hot cars and kids

By Front Page Edition on July 10th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 1:22 pm

By Stephanie Strasser & Stephanie Denardo - WUFT-FM With rising temperatures and busy summer days, the Department of Children and Families and the Florida Highway Patrol are reminding parents and caregivers not to leave their children unattended in cars. Press Secretary of the Department [...]