The mission of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Chapter 20.19, Florida Statutes. Visit Mission, Vision, and Values for more information about DCF.

Under § 1004.615, Florida Statutes, the DCF is to contract with the Institute for performance of the duties outlined in the legislative mandate.

Entities the Institute collaborates with include:

• Executive Leadership Team
• Office of Child Welfare
• Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
• Children's Legal Services
• Economic Self Sufficiency