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Florida seniors scammed out of home, life savings; DCF not helping

“I worked so hard my whole life. I never wanted to take a handout,” said a 74-year-old Stuart woman scammed out of her home and life savings.
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Child care/placement agency near Citra is shutting down. Why won't DCF renew its license?

Heart of Florida Youth Ranch (HOFYR) is closing after the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) declined to renew its operating license. HOFYR's board chairman, Bishop Stan Holder, cited ...
OKC Thunder Wire

DCF told of allegations against Boynton Catholic priest, diocese says

The allegations of misconduct center on a priest at St. Thomas More Catholic Church near Boynton Beach. The Palm Beach ...
WLRN

Report details DCF removal of vulnerable elders without due process, family knowledge

A recent Miami Herald investigation reveals Florida's Department of Children and Families often removes elderly residents unable to care for themselves from their homes without a court hearing. And ...
WLRN

‘Brokenness to the system’: Broward senator asks DCF to commit to fix foster care problems

A Florida state senator and nurse representing West Broward County pressed the nominated leader for the Florida Department of Children and Families this week to fix dogged problems within the foster ...