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2008
- Second Annual 'Home for the Holidays' Helps More Children Visit Relatives (12/29/08)
- Butterworth to Chair Task Force on Child Protection (12/11/08)
- Governor Crist Announces New Service for Floridians Receiving Public Assistance (12/09/08)
- November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (11/24/08)
- Governor Recognizes National Adoption Month (11/7/08)
- Bob Butterworth Endowment to Assist Youth Aging Out of Foster Care (11/06/08)
- Children and Families Awards $3 Million to Domestic Violence Centers (10/13/08)
- Children and Families Joins National Alliance on Mental Illness to Host Rally for Recovery (10/9/08)
- Governor Crist Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/1/08)
- Governor Crist Names George Sheldon Secretary of Department of Children and Families (9/30/08)
- LT. Governor Announces "Champions For Children" Interagency Agreement (9/29/08)
- Florida's Communities Receive $6.9 Million to Aid Homeless (9/22/08)
- Children and Families Earns $5.4 Million Bonus from USDA (9/16/08)
- Children and Families Makes Waves by Going Green at Dependency Summit (8/27/08)
- Secretary Butterworth Kicks Off Statewide Dependency Summit 8/27/08)
- Statement by GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST Regarding the Departure of Department of Children and Families
Secretary Bob Butterworth (8/15/08) - Florida Sets New Record for Number of Children Placed in Adoptive Homes (7/31/08)
- DCF Policy Regarding Human Subject Research (7/31/08)
- Bob Butterworth Resigns as Children and Families Secretary (7/29/08)
Read Secretary Butterworth's Resignation Letter - Children and Families Exceeds Goal to Hire Former Foster Children (7/23/08)
- Children and Families to Launch “Operation Do Drop In” (7/2/08)
- New TV and Radio Spots Promote Adoption of Teens, Sibling Groups, Kids with Disabilities (7/2/08)
- Governor Crist Applauds Improvements in Florida’s Food Stamp Program (7/01/08)
- Governor Crist Praises Historic Year for Adoptions (7/01/08)
- Secretary Butterworth Releases Statement Regarding Additional Appropriations for Adoption Subsidies,
Independent Living and Case Management Devices (6/18/08) - Florida Selected to Attend National Governors Association Policy Academy (6/11/2008)
- Governor Crist signs 2008-09 Budget Aimed at Supporting Vital Health and Human Services (6/11/08)
Governor's 2008-09 Budget Announcement - Secretary Butterworth Headlines Critical Adult Protective Services Training (5/27/2008)
- Children and Families Employees Garner 95 Davis Productivity Awards (5/9/2008)
- Lt. Governor Kottkamp Launches Initiative to Promote Benefits of Public Adoption, Unveils New Brand (5/9/2008)
- Governor Crist Names Suzanne Stevens of Lake County
as Point of Light in Honor of Foster Parenting Awareness Month (5/8/2008) - Governor Crist Signs Marissa Amora Claims Bill (5/6/2008)
- Attorney General McCollum Announces Expansion of Pilot Program to Combat Rising Domestic Abuse Fatalities (4/17/2008)
- Survey Shows Florida Youth Drug Use Down (4/17/2008)
- Children and Families Announces New Community-Based Care Agency for Pinellas and Pasco Counties (4/2/2008)
- Lt. Governor Kottkamp Kicks off Florida’s 13th Annual Children’s Week (4/1/2008)
- It’s Your Turn – Raise the Leaders of Tomorrow! (4/1/2008)
- ACCESS Tours Highlight the Importance of Community Partnerships in Serving the Public (3/27/2008)
- Governor Crist Speaks to the People During Second State of the State Address (3/4/2008)
- Florida Declares Social Workers Are Cornerstone of Health and Human Services (3/4/2008)
- Children and Families Announces New Statewide Children's Legal Services Director of Appeals (2/29/2008)
- Department of Children and Families Announces New Leadership (2/29/2008)
- Secretary Butterworth Releases Strategic Plan for Homelessness in Florida (2/26/2008)
- Governor Crist Unveils First-of-Its-Kind “All-in-One” Device for Children and Families Caseworkers (2/21/2008)
- New Central Florida Children’s Legal Services Director Announced (2/18/2008)
- New Director of Children’s Legal Services Appointed in Northeast Region (2/18/2008)
- Governor Crist Announces Health Care and Public Safety Assistance to Gadsden County Residents (2/15/2008)
- State CyberCrime Investigators Arrest State Employee for Producing Child Pornography (2/1/2008)
- Governor Crist and Lt. Governor Kottkamp Support Child and Family Services in Budget Recommendations (1/31/2008)
- Children and Families Secretary Reveals Department Goals and Initiatives For 2008 (1/16/2008)
- Children and Families Announces New Director of Children's Legal Services in Southern Region (1/14/2008)
- Children and Families Secretary Unveils New “Southern Region” (1/8/2008)
- Children and Families Leadership Announces Renewal of Community-Based Care Contract in Palm Beach County (1/4/2008)
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2007
- Children and Families Improves Food Stamp Error Rate (12/27/2007)
- Home for the Holidays Statement (12/21/2007)
- Children and Families Sends Foster Children Home for the Holidays (12/21/2007)
- Statement on Homeless Persons Memorial Day (12/21/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Thanks Local Providers in Volusia County (12/10/2007)
- Statement by Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth Regarding the arrest of Broward
ACCESS Program Employee for Fraud FDLE/DCF Summary (12/7/2007) - Governor Crist Celebrates Historic Month for Adoptions in Florida (12/6/2007)
- Governor Charlie Crist Names Eleanor Hall of Polk as Point of Light for Adoption Awareness Month (11/28/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Honors Heroes in Kissimmee Child Abuse Case (11/20/2007)
- Children and Families Celebrates National Adoption Day (11/17/2007)
- The Florida Department of Health and Department of Children and Families Recognize November 19
as World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse (11/16/2007) - Children and Families to Start Pilot Program to Promote Adoptions (11/15/2007)
- "Transforming Florida's Mental Health System" Report Released | Report in pdf format (11/14/2007)
- Children and Families and Sarasota Family YMCA Announce Joint Initiative to Put the "Community" Back in Community-Based Care (11/06/2007)
- Children and Families' Task Force on Child Protection Presents Findings (11/02/2007)
- Sarasota Family YMCA Management Review (10/31/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Announces New Leadership in Southwest Florida (10/17/2007)
- Children and Families Awards $5 Million in Housing Assistance Grants View the list of Grant Recipients * (10/10/2007)
- Advisory Panel Begins Work to Improve Adult Protection System (10/02/2007)
- Governor Crist Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/1/2007)
- Children and Families Announces New Leadership in Central Florida (9/27/2007)
- Children and Families Announces New Leadership in Pensacola Area (9/21/2007)
- Florida's "Father of Mental Health" Immortalized at Florida State Hospital (9/14/2007)
- Governor Crist Addresses Statewide Dependency Court Summit (9/5/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Announces New Leadership (9/4/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Awards $2.1 Million in Homeless Grants (9/4/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Appoints Advisory Panel to Improve Adult Protection System (8/30/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Appointment of Dr. Kate Lyon as the Department's Director of Mental Health (8/30/2007)
- Governor Crist Appoints Children's Cabinet (8/28/2007)
- Children and Families Deploys Review Team to Assess Sarasota YMCA Performance (8/3/2007)
- Children and Families' Child Protection Task Force Begins Meeting in Tampa (8/3/2007)
- Secretary Butterworth Honored by Florida's Public Defenders (7/26/2007)
- National Governors Association Honors Secretary Bob Butterworth (7/25/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Announces New Director of Child Welfare Legal Services (7/18/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Department Inspector General's Review of the Courtney Clark Case (7/17/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Creates Task Force on Child Protection (7/12/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Reaches Target Zero for Forensic Bed Wait List (6/30/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Department of Children and Families Review of the Courtney Clark Case (6/26/2007)
- Lt. Governor Kottkamp and Children and Families Secretary Butterworth Announce New Leadership. (6/14/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Welcomes New Leadership View the New Regional Structure (5/31/07)
- Governor Crist's 2007-2008 Budget Focuses on Protecting Children and Families (5/29/07)
- Children and Families' Suncoast Region Honored for Saving Florida Taxpayers Millions (5/29/07)
- Governor’s Task Force for University Campus Safety Submits Recommendations (5/24/07)
- Forensic Mental Health Waitlist Drops to Zero Under Leadership of Governor Crist, Secretary Butterworth (5/9/07)
- Children and Families Launches Plain Language Web Site (5/1/07)
- Senate Unanimously Confirms Butterworth as Secretary of Children and Families (4/27/2007)
- New DCF Policy Regarding Human Subject Research (4/23/2007)
- Children and Families Secretary Announces New Acting Assistant Secretary of Programs. (3/28/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Department's Action Plan for Protective Investigations. (3/27/2007)
- Governor Crist Announces Florida First in Nation to Access National Crime Database. (3/14/2007)
- Individuals with Mental Illnesses Hope Their Success Will Encourage Others to Seek Treatment. (3/5/2007)
- Department of Children and Familes Welcomes New Leadership. (2/22/2007)
- Statement regarding the passing of former DCF Secretary William J. "Pete" Page. (2/21/2007)
- Department of Childen and Families Touts Collaboration of Orange County Partners. (2/12/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Unveils New Method to Report Elder and Child Abuse. (2/8/2007)
- Secretary Bob Butterworth Visits Disaster Area. (2/6/2007)
- Statement by Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth. (2/6/2007)
- Department of Children and Families Brings Domestic Violence Issues to the Forefront. (2/5/2007)
- Governor Crist and LT. Governor Kottkamp Announce 2007-08 Children and Families Budget Recommendations. (2/2/2007)
- Statement Regarding Mental Health Treatment Needs in the Criminal Justice System. (1/31/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Implementation of Additional Mental Health Treatment Beds. (1/23/2007)
- Statement Regarding the Legislative Budget Commission Vote to Fund Additional Mental Health Treatment Beds. (1/10/2007)
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2006
- DCF Urges Floridians to Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season(12/11/2006)
- DCF Expects Policy Change To Free Up Treatment Beds for Mentally Ill Inmates(11/25/2006)
- DCF To Spend $5 Million To Add Treatment Beds for Mentally Ill Inmates(11/24/2006)
- DCF Recognizes National Adoption Awareness Month(11/17/2006)
- Web Site Allows Floridians to Track Mental Health Transformation(11/7/2006)
- Florida Receives $33 Million For Strengthening Families(10/16/2006)
- DCF Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month(10/9/2006)
- DCF Awards $5.5 M To Domestic Violence Programs Statewide (9/27/2006)
- Homeless Services To Receive $7 M In Grants From DCF (9/14/2006)
- Florida Receives $14 Million To Combat Substance Abuse Among Seniors (9/14/2006)
- Homeless Services Receive $2.1M In Grants From DCF (8/28/2006)
- DCF Appoints District 13 Administrator (8/18/2006)
- DCF Appoints District 11 Administrator (8/18/2006)
- DCF Appoints District Nine Administrator (8/15/2006)
- Workgroup to Assess Florida's Baker Act (9/1/2006) Expired
- DCF Suncoast Region Wins Prestigious Sterling Team Showcase Award (6/6/2006)
- Governor Bush Signs 2006-2007 Budget (5/25/2006)
- NGA Selects Florida to Participate in Policy Academy (5/9/2006)
- Florida Honors Foster Parents Who Brighten Children’s Lives (5/6/2006)
- Florida Receives Approval of Landmark Federal Foster Care Waiver (4/6/2006)
- DCF Employees Garner 125 Davis Productivity Awards (3/22/2006)
- DCF Veteran to Lead Mental Health Revamp (3/17/2006)
- Listening Forums for Adult Medicaid Stakeholders (2/20/2006)
- DCF Sex Offenders Response (2/20/2006)
- U.S. HUD Announces $65 Million in Grants to Serve Homeless in Florida (2/15/2006)
- Governor Bush and Lt. Governor Jennings Announce 2006-2007 DCF Budget Recommendations (2/1/2006)
- Information on Qualification for the Earned Income Tax Credit. (1/31/2006)