Department of Children and Families

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

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