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Jun. 5, 2010 - Reforms help states cut foster-care populations
NEW YORK — No single youngster can be the poster child for America's foster care system, with its mix of happy endings and heartache. Yet Tatiana Fowler's smile, as she embraces the woman who adopted her, gives a hint at the groundswell of change that is altering that mix for the better.
Read more...Back to topMay. 5, 2010 - Op-Ed Florida Children Receive Hope for a Better, Safer Future
Florida is celebrating Family Reunification Week from May 2 to 8 with events across the state. We are honoring the Moms and Dads who worked successfully to complete a case plan under the watchful eyes of a judge and caseworker.
Read more...Back to topJan. 4, 2010 - DCF Moves Cocoa Office
The Florida Department of Children & Families ACCESS Application Center located at 705 Blake Avenue, Bldg E, Room ES8 in Cocoa will relocate to Byrd Plaza, 801 Dixon Blvd, Suite 1103 in Cocoa. The current Center will close at 3 p.m. on January 5, 2010, and the new Center will be open for business on January 7, 2010.
Read more...Back to topNov. 2, 2009 - Governor Crist Announces November as National Adoption Month
In recognition of National Adoption Month, Governor Charlie Crist today encouraged renewed focus on adopting teenagers from state foster care. Teenagers are one of the hardest-to-place groups of children in foster care.
Read more...Back to topMay. 11, 2009 - CBC of Brevard named one of America's best adoption-friendly workplaces
Community Based Care of Brevard, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency announced it ranked sixth nationally, in the top 100 small employee group businesses (1-100 employees) on the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America list, recently released by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
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