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CBHA: Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments for Children …

WebMany children and youth in state care have behavioral and mental health needs that are not being addressed with appropriate services. Ascertaining the parameters of the problem …

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Youth Efficacy/Empowerment Scale

WebThis packet contains introductory information about two scales meant to help you measure youth empowerment and participation. The Youth Efficacy/Empowerment Scale – Mental …

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Children’s Mental Health Overview and Recommendations

WebFighting for Children’s Rights 1801 N. University Drive, 3rd Floor, Suite B, Coral Springs, FL 33071 Phone: 954-796-0860 Fax: 954-796-0862

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Interagency Agreement to Coordinate Services for Children Served …

WebThe Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Juvenile Justice …

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How many Florida children in foster care are vaccinated

WebThe state has more than 6,000 children in foster care 12+ HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — As the debate rages on over how to protect children from COVID-19 …

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Feds: Florida’s poor oversight of psychotropic meds put foster kids …

WebA study by the Department of Health & Human Services reveals lax controls and missing records for children prescribed powerful medications within Florida’s child welfare system …

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COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR …

WebQuestions or complaints regarding CBHA’s can be directed to: Frank M. Platt, III, Department of Children and Families, 850-922-2860, [email protected]. …

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Nursing homes phase out kids’ care

WebAmid lawsuits and negative publicity, facilities accused of delivering inadequate care to sickly children are shutting down their pediatric units. ********************************* BY …

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State Legislature argues DCF budget after child deaths

WebAfter dozens of child abuse-related deaths, Florida lawmakers may add money for nearly 200 new child protective investigators and other services, but critics worry the proposal …

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Board & Staff

WebJaye Abbate joined the Florida’s Children First team in 2019. Her goal is to educate, inform and raise awareness of the critical work that Florida’s Children First has done to secure …

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DCF Works With Agency To Relieve Miami Foster-Care Overflow

WebThe Florida Department of Children and Families is working with the agency that oversees child welfare in Miami to resolve issues that have included an overflow of kids in the …

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Feds sue Florida over care of children in nursing homes

WebPublished on Monday, July 22, 2013 . Florida healthcare regulators have acted with “deliberate indifference to the suffering” of frail and disabled children by offering parents …

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Mary Brennan, Esq.

WebMary received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine, her J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law, and her Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard …

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Foster kids aging out of system have more options, but basics like

WebHistorically, foster youth in Florida who turn 18 have celebrated their milestone birthday with a push out the door and well wishes shortly after they blow out …

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Florida’s Children First calls for Thoughtful Reform of Florida’s …

Web3 sub-contracted providers in the services provided to children. Each lead agency is free to set up its system of care in a configuration that works best in its community.

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For Parents/Caregivers

WebThe U.S. Department of Education today released a new toolkit to inspire and support current and former foster youth pursuing college and career opportunities. The Foster …

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Know Your Rights Toolkit

WebTABLE OF CONTENTS May 5, 2016 Dear Friends: It’s normal for parents to want to do everything they can to keep their children safe and make sure they are healthy.

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Child Thrown From Bridge in Tampa Prompts New Look at DCF’s …

WebA new Florida law will provide youth in Florida’s foster care system with more support as they become adults. This legislation makes an existing Independent Living support called …

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Advancements in Right to Counsel

WebThere is much work to be done before the promise of full legal rights for dependent children is realized. By Amy Harfeld. Recent disturbing headlines focusing on the trauma and …

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