What does DCS do in Florida?
Protect vulnerable adults from further abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect and enabling adults with disabilities to remain in the community.
How do I contact Florida access?
Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using the ACCESS Florida website or by calling the customer call center at 1-866-762-2237. Anyone can apply for food stamps, Medicaid or cash assistance at the following locations: Online at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida.
How do you call DCF?
By Telephone 1-800-96ABUSE 800-962-2873. By Fax 800-914-0004. Florida Relay 711.
What does DCF do in Florida?
In the state of Florida, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a state agency that was created in 1996 to oversee programs and services involving child welfare, child abuse, childcare, legal services for children, foster care, domestic violence, human trafficking, drug abuse, and mental health issues.
What does child protective services look for?
CPS will look for any hazards that could result in a child’s burn injuries, including electrical equipment, chemicals, and thermal contact. Fire hazards. Make sure that flammable items are far away from open flame in the house. A CPS investigator may also ask you if your house is equipped with smoke alarms.
Can CPS spy on you?
Short answer: Yes.
What is the monthly income limit for food stamps in Florida?
Florida Food Stamps Income Limit Chart
| Household size | Gross monthly income limit | Net monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,082 | $1,041 |
| 2 | $2,818 | $1,410 |
| 3 | $3,555 | $1,778 |
| 4 | $4,292 | $2,146 |
What is the phone number for my access Florida?
1-850-300-4323
We will not mail notices that were available as a paperless option. You can visit your MyACCESS Account and print the prior notices. You can also contact us at 1-850-300-4323 and request a copy of your notice.
Who can file a 51A?
Those who work directly with children (mandated reporters) must file an oral report immediately upon suspicion that a child is suffering from abuse or neglect, and submit a written report to DCF within 48 hours of filing the oral report. However, anyone can call and make a report.
What is a 51A?
A 51A report is generated when DCF receives a report of alleged abuse and/or neglect of a child somewhere in Massachusetts. As previously discussed in this space, the individual reporting neglect abuse can be either a mandated reporter, such as a teacher or doctor, or a layperson, such as a neighbor.
