Florida State Department of Children and Families News

Florida DCF highlights successes in family support initiatives for 2024

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida has reported a series of achievements for the year 2024, underlining its efforts to support families across the state.

Florida DCF highlights successes under DeSantis leadership

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida has reported significant achievements throughout 2024 under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis.

Florida announces disaster food aid sites after hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Department of Children and Families has announced Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations for residents of Columbia, DeSoto, Lake, Lee, and Manatee counties.

D-SNAP assistance available for four Florida counties after recent hurricanes

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has announced the opening of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, and Taylor counties.

Casey DeSantis announces second annual toy drive for foster families

Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of the second annual 'Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive' aimed at supporting foster families, Hope Florida participants, and other families in need across Florida during this holiday season.

Florida announces D-SNAP sites for hurricane relief across seven counties

The Florida Department of Children and Families has announced the opening of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations in Citrus, Flagler, Highlands, Madison, Pasco, Volusia, and Wakulla counties.

D-SNAP assistance available for select Florida counties affected by Hurricane Helene

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Department of Children and Families has announced the opening of a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location for Hamilton, Lafayette, and Suwannee counties.

D-SNAP assistance opens for Jefferson County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene

The Department of Children and Families has announced the opening of a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location in Jefferson County.

D-SNAP opens for hurricane-affected residents in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties

The Department of Children and Families has announced the opening of a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location for residents of Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties.

Florida launches D-SNAP after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida has announced the approval of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to assist individuals and families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This program is designed for those not already receiving benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).