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DCF Takes Action to Improve Implementation of State's Community-Based Care Initiatives

Report 08-52, September 2008

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Report Summary

As recommended in our 2007 report, the Department of Children and Families has taken action to strengthen the state's community-based care system. The department has trained child welfare staff on recent statutory changes affecting child welfare and worked with the community-based care lead agencies to develop and implement strategies to help ensure that appropriate placement options are available for children in out-of-home care. The department has also created reporting mechanisms to oversee lead agencies' use of their increased funding flexibility.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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