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	Record Group Number:	000876
	Series/Collection Number:	.S 2364
	Creator:	Florida. Dept. of Children and Families
	Title, Dates:	General Counsel subject files, 2002-2007.
	Amount:	0.25 cubic ft.
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	Biographical/Historical:	The Department of Children and Families was created by Section 20.19, Florida Statutes, and it is headed by a governor-appointed secretary. The agency is responsible for the safety, well-being and welfare of abused, neglected and abandoned children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. It also maintains partnerships with local communities in assisting people to become economically self-sufficient, thereby creating stable families and communities. The department has the overall responsibility of all family services offered by the state. The Office of General Counsel for the DCF provides legal advice and representation to all of the Department's programs, institutions and administrative staff throughout Florida. The Office also gives advice regarding the Department to the Legislature, Governor, Cabinet members, the Court system, and other state and local governmental agencies.
	Summary:	These records document various correspondence and activities of the Department of Children and Families General Counsel's Office. Topics discussed include adoptive parents, needs assessment, community-based care guides and abuse allegations at a youth camp.
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	Subject Access Fields:	Florida. Dept. of Children and Families Child welfare Florida Child mental health Florida Child health services Florida Children Florida. Family Florida Health planning Florida Health facilities Florida Health education Florida Letters. aat Clippings. aat Tallahassee (Fla.)
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