Florida Department of Children and Families

Florida lawmakers are again looking at the Department of Children and Families in the wake of a USA Today investigation that found the agency had a low verification rate for claims of sex abuse by foster parents. The agency's secretary says his recent comments before a Senate panel may have been misinterpreted.

For nearly two decades the Florida Department of Children and Families has been plagued by high-profile failures that resulted in children being severely harmed or killed. It’s also struggled with high employee turnover and ongoing criticism. This year, the results of a USA Today project are prompting new legislation aimed at how the agency deals with foster parents. WFSU recently spoke with DCF Secretary Chad Poppell about how the agency is trying to move forward.

The move from keeping troubled families intact to placing the children in foster homes hasn't worked as advocates had hoped.

Rep. Spencer Roach (R-North Fort Myers) has been pushing a proposal allowing judges to decide whether a transition plan is appropriate when transferring a…

Different forms of abuse often happen under the same roof. Now, a senate committee is backing a proposal to require child and animal abuse agencies to…

The former head of Florida’s juvenile justice system has a new job. After four years at the helm of DJJ, Christy Daly left her post at the end of last…

The Centre of Tallahassee is transitioning from a mall to a business complex. The building is starting to empty out to make room for new state offices.…

The head of Florida’s child welfare agency is stepping down. On Friday, Governor Rick Scott announced Florida Department of Children and Families…

Florida’s child welfare agency is partnering with other groups to hold its first ever “Back to School Supply Drive” for foster care kids. Now through…

25 children have died after being left in a hot car so far this year. Two of those death occurred in Florida. The Florida Department of Children and…