Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida Department of Children and Families oversees child welfare, adult protective services, mental health and substance abuse, public assistance, refugee services, and homelessness programs. Child welfare services are delivered through community-based care lead agencies under contract with DCF.
Phone: (850) 487-1111
Address: 2415 N Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective investigations, foster care and adoption oversight, behavioral health, public assistance (SNAP, TANF), adult protective services, refugee services, domestic violence
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
How do I contact Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
You can call Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) at (850) 487-1111 or visit 2415 N Monroe Street, Suite 400 in Tallahassee, Florida. Their website is https://www.myflfamilies.com.
What services does Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) offer?
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers Child protective investigations, foster care and adoption oversight, behavioral health, public assistance (SNAP, TANF), adult protective services, refugee services, domestic violence. Serves Birth–21. The Florida Department of Children and Families oversees child welfare, adult protective services, mental health and substance abuse, public assistance, refugee services, and homelessness programs. Child welfare services are delivered through community-based care lead agencies under contract with DC
Are services at Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) at (850) 487-1111 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) support?
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (850) 487-1111 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.