Florida’s Child Welfare System

Florida’s Child Welfare System is designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. When concerns arise about a child’s safety, authorities investigate and, if necessary, provide services or remove children from harmful environments. The system aims to reunite families when possible or find safe, permanent alternatives like guardianship or adoption. It involves various agencies, including the Department of Children and Families, community organizations, and courts, working together to ensure children’s well-being, safety, and stability through intervention, support, and ongoing case management.