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The department was created in 1996 when the [[Florida Legislature]] split the former Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services into two new departments: DCF and the [[Florida Department of Health]].<ref>[http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR0752.htm "Florida Department of Health - FDOH"] [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] website</ref> |
The department was created in 1996 when the [[Florida Legislature]] split the former Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services into two new departments: DCF and the [[Florida Department of Health]].<ref>[http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR0752.htm "Florida Department of Health - FDOH"] [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] website</ref> |
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In 2002, the department implemented a state-funded program known as Florida Self-Directed Care that gives persons with mental illness a quarterly allowance to purchase mental health and wellness services at their own discretion, with the goal of better integrating these individuals into their communities. The program has allowed participants to spend more time living in the community (instead of in psychiatric facilities or criminal justice settings), enhanced their ability to function, and increased their satisfaction with access to services and progress toward established goals.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |url=http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/content.aspx?id=3703 |title=Self-Directed Budget for Health and Other Services Enhances Ability of Those with Mental Illness to Function and Live Independently |date=2013-09-26 |accessdate=2013-07-12}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:25, 12 July 2013
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a state agency of Florida. Its headquarters are in Room 202 in Building 1 of the 1317 Winewood Boulevard complex in Tallahassee. The department provides social services to children, adults, refugees, domestic violence victims, human trafficking victims, the homeless community, child care providers, disabled people, elderly.[1]
The department was created in 1996 when the Florida Legislature split the former Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services into two new departments: DCF and the Florida Department of Health.[2]
In 2002, the department implemented a state-funded program known as Florida Self-Directed Care that gives persons with mental illness a quarterly allowance to purchase mental health and wellness services at their own discretion, with the goal of better integrating these individuals into their communities. The program has allowed participants to spend more time living in the community (instead of in psychiatric facilities or criminal justice settings), enhanced their ability to function, and increased their satisfaction with access to services and progress toward established goals.[3]
References
- ^ "About the Department of Children and Families." Florida Department of Children and Families. Retrieved on October 26, 2010. "1317 Winewood Boulevard Building 1, Room 202 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700"
- ^ "Florida Department of Health - FDOH" United States Department of Health and Human Services website
- ^ "Self-Directed Budget for Health and Other Services Enhances Ability of Those with Mental Illness to Function and Live Independently". Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
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