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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a state agency of Florida.Its headquarters are at 2415 North Monroe St., Ste. 400 in Tallahassee, Florida.The department provides social services in Florida to children, adults, refugees, domestic violence victims, human trafficking victims, the homeless community, child care providers, [4] disabled people, and the elderly.
The Florida Department of Corrections operates the third largest state prison system in the United States. As of July 2022, FDC had an inmate population of approximately 84,700 and over 200,000 offenders in community supervision programs. [3] It is the largest agency administered by the State of Florida with a budget of $3.3 billion. [4]
The Florida Department of Children and Families makes resources available online for individuals and families to learn about the Baker Act [2] and to access training about it. [3] There was a 2023 Baker Act User Reference Guide published in the fall of 2023. [ 4 ]
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Florida Department of Health (DOH) Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Florida Department of Lottery ( Florida Lottery) Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.
Film Developers (for child pornography purposes) As of April 2019, any person who suspects child abuse or neglect is required to report suspected abuse or neglect regardless of profession in 18 States and Puerto Rico. In all other States, territories, and the District of Columbia, any person is permitted to report.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office ( BSO) is a public safety organization With 5,400 employees, [ 2] it is the largest sheriff's office in the state of Florida. Sheriff Gregory Tony heads the agency. BSO was one of the United States' largest fully-accredited sheriff's offices before losing accreditation (by unanimous vote) in 2019. [ 4]
The Parental Rights in Education Act (HB 1557), commonly referred to as the Don't Say Gay law, is a Florida statute passed in 2022 that regulates public schools in Florida. The law is most notable for its controversial sections that prohibit public schools from having "classroom discussion" or giving "classroom instruction" [ a] about sexual ...
Dr. Ishwari Prasad also was fined $7,500, must pay $6,301 in Florida Department of Health case costs and has to take a five-hour continuing medical education course in laws, rules and ethics ...