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DCF Worker Resigns After Child Dies In Hot Car
A DCF worker accused of allegedly falsifying documents after investigating a woman who has been charged with the death of her son after leaving him in the car resigned her position Thursday.
DCF Worker Fired For Allegedly Falsifying Documents Speaks Out
Shani Smith, the DCF worker facing termination for allegedly falsifying documents after investigating a woman who has been charged with killing her son after leaving him in the car, is denying the accusations against her.
DCF Worker Fired As Investigation Into Infant’s Death Continues
The social worker assigned to investigate Catalina Bruno, the woman accused of killing her son after leaving him in the car, has been fired.
House Clears Bill For Extended Foster Care
A bill that would grant young adults living in foster care to stay longer than 18 has passed the House and is headed to Gov. Rick Scott for approval.
Dept. Of Children & Families Warns Of Public Aid Scam
Several fake websites are offering to help people apply for public assistance, if they provide financial and personal information.
Missing Child Case Brings Back Memories Of DCF & Rilya Wilson
The case of Dontrell Melvin, the Hallandale Beach child who went missing 18 months ago, has brought new attention and criticism to the Department of Children and Families(DCF), Florida’s child welfare agency.
Two Years After Barahona Murder, DCF Debuts New Abuse Hotline
Inspired by the merciless killing of a 10-year-old girl by her adoptive parents in 2010, the state Department of Children and Families (DCF) debuted a revamped Florida Abuse Hotline.
Florida Cracks Down On Child Protection Laws
A host of new laws aimed at protecting Florida’s children are officially on the books as of Monday.
Call Times Lag As DCF Overhauls Abuse Hotline
Child welfare officials are trying to improve the statewide abuse hotline but the hotline may suffer a few hiccups in the process.
Pembroke Pines Hospital Deaths Trigger Investigation
South Florida State Hospital is under investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families after three patients died last summer.
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