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Use our comprehensive search to find Department of Children and Families policies, procedures, branding guidelines, operation policies, mandated training materials and more.

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Adoption

Florida's adoption initiative aimed at promoting the benefits of public adoption. Explore Adoption urges families to consider creating or expanding their families by adopting a child who is older, has special needs, or is a part of a sibling group. Through public education, expanded partnerships and social media, Explore Adoption invites Floridians to learn more about the children immediately available for adoption in their home state and community.

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Self-Help Forms

Office of the Inspector General Appeal Hearings Self-Help Forms. If you have a pending appeal, you may use the Self-Help forms to request action be taken by the hearing officer or as a guide to represent yourself or someone else before the Appeal Hearings Section.

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Publications and Reports

Office of the Inspector General Publications and Reports. The following publications and reports are produced by the OIG. This information is presented in Adobe Acrobat format, which requires the use of the Adobe Acrobat Reader, free from Adobe. Reports include Internal Audit Reports, Investigations Reports, Assessment Reports, and IG Annual Reports.

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Investigations

Office of the Inspector General Investigations. The Investigations Section conducts investigations designed to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, and abuse in the Department and the providers that contract with the Department, either directly or through another provider. These activities are required by Florida law (§20.055(7), F.S. ), which provides that the OIG conduct investigations and other inquiries free of impairment to independence. The OIG investigates allegations of serious misconduct, such as falsification of client home visits and allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse by employees or providers, as well as allegations of sexual harassment.

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Inspector General Complaint Form

Office of the Inspector General Complaint Form. In accordance with Children and Families Operating Procedure (CFOP) 180-4, employees are required to report certain violations to the OIG within two days of discovery. Complaints may also be made by providers, clients, or the general public. Complaints and reports may be sent to the OIG via mail, e-mail, or submission of a web complaint.

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Whistle-Blower's Form

Office of the Inspector General Investigations Whistle-Blower's Form. Whistle-blower complaints may be filed with the OIG or with the Office of the Chief Inspector General (OCIG). When you file a Whistle-blower complaint with the OCIG, they will review your complaint and usually refer it to the state agency to which the complaint relates for a Whistle-blower Determination. When the OIG receives a Whistle-blower complaint, either directly from the complainant or forwarded from the OCIG, the OIG will contact the complainant by telephone to conduct a telephone interview and obtain the information needed to determine whether the complaint meets Whistle-blower criteria.

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Forms and Applications

The following provide links to every form and application that governs the licensing, registration, training and accreditation processes of child care facilities and homes within the State of Florida.

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