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March 7, 2025

DCF Highlights Statewide Resources to Combat Human Trafficking

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted new resources and prevention efforts to combat human trafficking, including announcing more than $900,000 in grant funding for law enforcement. Secretary Harris…

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May

Independent Living Services Advisory Council Meeting

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

The purpose of this meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council (ILSAC) to conduct general business.

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May

Safe Space Informational Session

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Please register if you would like to learn more about the Safe Space initiative or if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you.

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May

Monroe County Community Alliance Meeting

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The public are invited to attend Community Alliance Meetings which include the subcommittees for Substance Abuse/Mental Health and CAPP Local Task Force. The purpose of the Community Alliance is to strengthen and advocate for a cohesive system of care that will ensure child safety and well-being in a manner that is family centered, community based, outcome oriented, culturally competent, timely in its responses and accountable.

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