Open Government and Confidentiality
Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law sets a high standard of open records and transparency of public information and meetings, and open government is also a core value of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Office of Communications.
Latest News & Events
December 10, 2025
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction.
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Hillsborough Community Alliance Business
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ongoing Hillsborough Community Alliance business.
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Feb
Orlando Area Refugee Task Force Meeting
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The purpose of this meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.
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Feb
Miami-Dade Refugee Task Force Meeting
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The purpose of this meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.
More InformationSocial Media
The Florida Department of Children and Families use social media to connect with families and individuals to share information, safety tips, and more. Find social media graphics in the digital media library.
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Circuits & Regions
Florida's 67 counties are divided into six regional areas containing 20 circuits which align with the state’s judicial circuits.