Overview
Employees
10,001+ employees
Revenue
Non-Applicable per year
Headquarters
Tallahassee, Florida
Category
State & Regional Agencies
The Florida Department of Children and Families consists of more than more than 10,000 employees across the state whose mission it is to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families. Operating on the core values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence, we empower people to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve. This state agency is thinking of the children. The Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF) is charged with protecting the vulnerable, promoting strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advancing personal and family recovery. The DCF provides a variety of social services in pursuit of its mission, coordinating and partnering with local governments and private organizations when possible to increase the efficiency and scope of its programs and services. With an annual budget of nearly $3 billion, program areas include adoption and foster care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, food stamp, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs serving eligible people.
