Panel presses acting AHCA secretary about her work at DCF during confirmation hearing

The head of Florida’s massive health care agency — who came under scrutiny due to the furor surrounding the Hope Florida ...
WLRN

‘Brokenness to the system’: Broward senator asks DCF to commit to fix foster care problems

I see there is a brokenness to the system," West Broward County Senator Barbara Sharief told the head of the Florida Department of Children and Families about the state's foster care system. She voted ...
WLRN

Senate panel OKs Taylor Hatch to lead DCF as Senate confirmation process begins

The 2026 Senate confirmation journey has begun for acting Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch.
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Florida SNAP Benefits Change This Spring: No More Soda or Candy with Food Stamp

Starting April 20, 2026, Florida's SNAP program will no longer allow the purchase of sugary drinks and candy. Learn about the new 'Healthy SNAP' rules.
Law

3rd DCA's Ruling on Abuse: What It Means to Florida DCF Workers

Florida Department of Children and Families employees cannot necessarily be held liable for abuse of adoptive children just because there are foster children in the same home, an appellate court ruled ...
Florida Today

Have SNAP benefits resumed? What to know in Florida

The Florida Department of Children and Families said "all previously scheduled November SNAP benefits have been issued to eligible recipients." Those who are scheduled to receive SNAP benefits after ...