Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 Report Abuse or Neglect Online Adoption Start Your Adoption Journey! Licensing Child Care Licensing Overview The Florida Department of Children and Families is committed to the well-being of children and their families. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of services, including assistance to families working to stay safely together or be reunited, foster care, youth and young adults transitioning from foster care to independence, adoption. Child Care One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. Find resources and information to help you make a good choice. Child Care Resources Becoming a Foster Parent You have something unique to offer our system of care! Foster parents are integral members of a child's "team" and ensure all of the child's needs are met. Become a Foster Parent Now! Independent Living for Youth and Young Adults If you are in foster care currently, view the Independent Living section for Youth and Young Adult centered information including your rights and expectations. Independent Living Resources Children's Ombudsman The single state authority on mental health and substance use disorder, and responsible for the statewide system of care of children and adults through a community-based provider network Learn More Reports and Records Child Fatality Prevention Child Welfare Dashboards Child Welfare Records Requests Legislatively Mandated Reports Placement in Out-of-Home Care Data Results-Oriented Accountability Training and Resources Child Safety and Prevention Child Welfare Practice Model Knowledge and Information Distribution Site (KIDS) Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) Residential Group Care Licensing Child Welfare Dashboards The Office of Child Welfare Dashboard is used by DCF Management in weekly Programmatic Reviews. Child Welfare Dashboards