Florida Department of Children and Families

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This page contains memos issued by DCF since 2021.

Memo: Youth in Foster Care Rights, Laws, and Requirements (opens in new window)
Informs child welfare professionals of the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, established pursuant to Chapter 2023-248, Laws of Florida (SB 272), and the associated Youth in Foster Care Rights Brochure developed under the same legislation to support efforts to ensure children are informed of their rights and available resources.
Mon 10 Aug 2026 11:18:00 EDT
Memo: House Bill 5301E (HB5301E) Room and Board Rate Increase, Effective July 1, 2026 (opens in new window)
Provides guidance to regions and Lead Agencies regarding the statutorily required foster parent base room and board rate payment increase, effective July 1, 2026.
Thu 23 Jul 2026 12:50:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-16, Ch. 9: Lead Agency Direct Services Exemption Process (opens in new window)
Provides notification of revisions to CFOP 170-16, Chapter 9, Community-Based Care Lead Agency Direct Services Exemption Process.
Tue 09 Jun 2026 15:52:00 EDT
Memo: Revised Child Protection – Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet (opens in new window)
Serves to inform Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) of updates and revisions to the Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet (CF/PI 175-32).
Thu 05 Mar 2026 14:18:00 EST
Memo: Updates to 65C-28.009, 65C-41, and 65C-42 F.A.C. (opens in new window)
Advises that Chapters 65C-28.009, 65C-41, and 65C-42, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) have been updated.
Wed 11 Feb 2026 11:27:00 EST
Memo: 2026 Foster Parent COLA Increase (opens in new window)
Provides guidance to regions and Lead Agencies regarding the statutorily required foster parent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), effective January 1, 2026, for Level I–V foster parents.
Wed 28 Jan 2026 09:08:00 EST
Memo: CPI Exemption from Florida Public Records Law (opens in new window)
Serves as a reminder to all Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) of their eligibility for public records exemptions under s. 119.071, F.S.
Wed 28 Jan 2026 12:14:00 EST

Memos 2025 and Prior

Memo: Updates to CFOP 170-4: Child Maltreatment Matrix; and 170-11, Chapter 6: Normalcy
Serves to inform all Florida Abuse Hotline staff and child welfare professionals of updates to CFOP 170-4 and 170-11, Chapter 6 based on Chapter 2025-167, Laws of Florida (SB 1286) as it relates to the definitions of “harm” in Chapter 39, F.S., and the criminal definition of “neglect of a child” in s. 827.03(01)(e), F.S
Thu 16 Oct 2025 17:31:00 EST
Memo: Guidance on the Needs Assessment to be completed for young adults in and entering Extended Foster Care effective July 2025
Provides guidance on implementation of the Standardized Needs Assessment for Extended Foster Care (EFC) that will take effect July 1, 2025.
Fri 21 Jun 2025 18:48:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 16: Interviewing the Non-Maltreating Caregiver and Household Members
Provides notification and a reminder to all CPIs of updates to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 16, as it relates to interviewing non-maltreating caregivers and household members.
Wed 19 Mar 2025 13:24:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-15: Federal and State Funding Eligibility
Provides notification of notable updates to Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of CFOP 170-15 along with minor updates throughout the remaining chapters.
Wed 12 Mar 2025 11:22:00 EDT
Memo: Adoption Transparency Data Collection
Provides instructions on reporting requirements to all providers who conduct adoptions in the state of Florida using DCF’s online “Adoption Transparency” data collection portal.
Thu 20 Feb 2025 14:44:00 EST
Memo: 2025 Foster Parent COLA Increase
Provide guidance to regions and lead agencies regarding the statutorily required foster parent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), effective January 1, 2025.
Fri 02 Feb 2025 10:03:00 EST
Memo: Clarifying Foster Home Licensing Rules
Provides instructions to foster home licensing professionals to create consistency and timeliness in the licensing processes across the state.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:24:00 EST

Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 15: Interviewing Children (Reminder)
Serves as a reminder to all CPIs of the requirements outlined in CFOP 170-5, Chapter 15, as it relates to providing identification and informing parents of their rights and responsibilities at the onset of an investigation.
Mon 30 Dec 2024 10:53:00 EST
Memo: Administrative Code Updates
Provides notification of recent changes to Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) that impact Florida’s Child Welfare System of Care.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 09:33:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-12, Ch. 2: Extension of Maintenance Adoption Subsidy (EMAS)
Provides information regarding updates to CFOP 170-12, Ch. 2: Extension of Maintenance Adoption Subsidy (EMAS) subsequent to the passage of Chapter 2024-177, Laws of Florida (HB 1083).
Tue 12 Nov 2024 12:28:00 EST
Memo: Trauma Screening Tool (Amended Memo)
Provides updated guidance regarding the use of the ACE questionnaire to screen children for trauma upon removal from their home in order to appropriately assess for immediate trauma and/or crisis service intervention.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 14:30:00 EDT
Memo: Guidance on BGS Process and New Visitor Definition
Provides clarity on the definition of “visitor” pursuant to s. 39.01(91), F.S., and guidance on how to conduct background screening pursuant to the requirements in s. 39.0138, F.S.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:30:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-10, Ch. 13: Guardianship Assistance Program
Provides updated policy guidance for changes related to the Guardianship Assistance Program and Extension of Guardianship Assistance Program.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 16:16:00 EDT
Memo: Trauma Screening Tool
An amended version of this memo was issued on October 17, 2024. This version is for historical reference purposes only.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 16:47:00 PM
Memo: Guidance on the Expansion of PESS and Aftercare Services
Provides guidance on the expansion of Postsecondary Education Services and Support (PESS) and Aftercare Services program that took effect July 1, 2024.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 16:37:00 EDT
Memo: Changes to the Extension of Guardianship Assistance Program (EGAP)
Provides implementation guidance for changes to the Extension of Guardianship Assistance Program (EGAP) subsequent to the passage of Chapter 2024-177, Laws of Florida (HB1083).
Wed 24 Jul 2024 13:48:00 EDT
Memo: Statewide Adoption Exchange and Photo Listings of Children
Provides guidance regarding the use of photo listings of children available for adoption pursuant to the passage of Chapter 2024-177, Laws of Florida (HB 1083).
Mon 22 Jul 2024 11:01:00 EDT
Memo: Executive Salary Compensation Guidelines
Provides guidance regarding updates to the executive salary compensation guidelines pursuant to the passage of Chapter 2024-183, Laws of Florida (HB 7089).
Mon 22 Jul 2024 10:48:00 EDT
Memo: Changes to the Extension of Maintenance Adoption Subsidy (EMAS) Program
Provides implementation guidance for changes to the Extension of Maintenance Adoption Subsidy Program (EMAS) subsequent to the passage of Chapter 2024-177, Laws of Florida (HB 1083).
Tue 16 Jul 2024 14:30:00 EDT
Memo: 2024-2025 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines for TANF
Provides updates to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines that take effect July 1, 2024.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:50:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch 11: Substance Use/Misuse Consultations
Provides notification of notable updates to CFOP 170-5, Chapter 11: Substance Use/Misuse Consultations.
Mon 04 Apr 2024 16:24:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-10, Ch 8: Non-Licensed Caregiver Supports
Provides notification of notable updates to CFOP 170-10, Chapter 8: Non-Licensed Caregiver Supports.
Mon 11 Mar 2024 16:41:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-8: Plan of Safe Care
Provides information regarding updates made to CFOP 170-8: Plan of Safe Care.
Mon 26 Feb 2024 14:49:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-15: Federal and State Funding Eligibility
Provides notification of notable updates to CFOP 170-15, Federal and State Funding Eligibility; Ch. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 along with minor updates throughout the remaining chapters.
Wed 14 Feb 2024 18:40:00 EST
Memo: Eligibility Determination Approval Transition
Provides guidance on the transition of approval responsibility of certain title IV-E eligibility determinations within CCWIS/FSFN.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 09:17:00 EST
Memo: Adoption Processes
Provides instructions to child welfare professionals to create consistency in the adoption processes across the state.
Fri 26 Jan 2024 13:41:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 3: Investigation Response Times; and Ch. 15: Interviewing Children
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 3: Investigation Response Times; and Ch. 15: Interviewing Children.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 17:32:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-7: Develop and Manage Safety Plans
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-7, Ch. 2: Develop Present Danger Safety Plan, Ch. 3: Develop Impending Danger Safety Plan, and Ch. 11: Manage Safety Plan.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 17:26:00 EST
Memo: Voluntary Placement of Children for Private Adoption During an Open Investigation
Provides guidance regarding minimum requirements to close an investigation when a parent chooses to place a minor child for adoption through a private entity.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 17:18:00 EST

Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 2, Sec. 2-3: Focus of Family Assessment
Provides guidance on the completion of the Family Functioning Assessment-Investigation (FFA-I) and Family Functioning Assessment- Ongoing (FFA-O).
Thu 28 Dec 2023 11:38:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-9, Ch. 4 and Ch. 6
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-9, Ch. 4: Completing the Family Functioning Assessment-Ongoing (FFA-O) and Ch. 6: Evaluating Family Progress.
Thu 28 Dec 2023 11:09:00 EST
Memo: Updates to the Human Trafficking Screening Tool
Provides notification of updates to language in the Human Trafficking Screening Tool (HTST) in Florida Administrative Code (Rule 65C-43.001 F.A.C.) and to notify of the HTST electronic tool launch.
Tue 12 Dec 2023 13:03:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 17: Prevention Services (FFPSA)
Provides notification on the newly created CFOP 170-1, Ch. 17, Prevention Services, regarding the implementation of Title IV-E prevention services to promote, safeguard, and restore children and their families.
Tue 21 Nov 2023 16:04:00 EST
Memo: CBC Lead Agency Compliance
Advises Lead Agencies of actions and recommendations that may be needed to ensure compliance with requirements of state and federal regulations, as well as Department contracts.
Mon 06 Nov 2023 11:30:00 EST
Memo: Background Screening Clarification
Provides clarification of fingerprinting requirements for reunification, Level I foster parents, and rescinds memorandum dated July 23, 2010.
Fri 20 Oct 2023 15:27:00 EDT
Memo: Administrative Code Updates
Provides notification of recent changes to Florida Administrative Code that impact Florida’s Child Welfare System of Care.
Mon 25 Sep 2023 17:21:00 EDT
Memo: Guidance for Information Sharing with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Regarding Missing Children
Provides guidance to ensure compliance with Title IV-E requirements as outlined in section 471(a)(35)(b) of the Social Security Act regarding the sharing of information on missing children with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Thu 21 Sep 2023 17:22:00 EDT
Memo: Individual Assessment of Parents with a Disability and Updates to CFOPs 170-2, 170-5, 170-7, and 170-9
Provides policy and practice updates regarding the child welfare professional’s responsibility to determine if a parent with a disability requires reasonable accommodations to benefit from services and programs in the dependency system along with updates to CFOPs 170-2, 170-5, 170-7, and 170-9.
Wed 20 Sep 2023 16:56:00 EDT
Memo: Protecting Youth from Divisive Concepts
Directive to ensure youth in our care are not exposed to inappropriate material by contracted or subcontracted partners or their employees.
Mon 02 Aug 2023 16:59:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-19: Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Provides notification that the new CFOP 170-19, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), has been finalized and replaces CFOPs 175-54 and 175-55.
Mon 24 Jul 2023 16:20:00 EDT
Memo: FDLE-Registered Livescan Service Providers: Reminders and Best Practices
Reminder to our agency and contracted entities regarding FDLE-registered Livescan Service Provider’s policies and recommended best practices for the submission of fingerprints.
Mon 24 Jul 2023 16:19:00 EDT
Memo: 2023-2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines for TANF
Provides updates to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines that take effect July 1, 2023.
Fri 07 Jul 2023 18:10:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-16, Ch. 9: CBC Lead Agency Direct Services Exemption Process
Provides notification of the new CFOP 170-16, Ch. 9, Community-Based Care Lead Agency Direct Services Exemption Process, which provides guidance regarding how Lead Agencies may request exemption from the statutorily required 35 percent threshold for direct provision of child welfare services.
Fri 07 Jul 2023 17:54:00 EDT
Memo: 2023 Foster Parent COLA Increase
Provides guidance to regions and Community-Based Care (CBC) Lead Agencies regarding the statutorily required foster parent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), effective January 1, 2023, for Level I-V foster parents.
Mon 06 Feb 2023 13:57:00 EST

Memo: Multiple County Assignment - REVISED
Clarifies the process for assigning intakes involving multiple counties.
Wed 27 Jul 2022 14:46:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-15, Federal and State Funding Eligibility
Provides notification of notable updates to Ch. 2, 3, and 4 of CFOP 170-15, Federal and State Funding Eligibility, along with minor updates throughout the remaining chapters.
Tue 05 Jul 2022 14:38:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-11, Chapter 6: Normalcy
Provides notification on immediate amendments to CFOP 170-11, Ch. 6, Normalcy, to clarify the appropriate use of baby monitors.
Fri 01 Jul 2022 19:05:00 EDT
Memo: Implementation of Ch. 2022-68, LoF (SB 7034)
Provides implementation guidance for CBCs regarding Ch. 2022-68, LoF (SB 7034), effective July 1, 2022.
Fri 01 Jul 2022 18:51:00 EDT
Memo: DCF Tuition and Fee Exemption
Provides information regarding updates to the DCF Tuition and Fee Exemption process and youth or young adults who may be eligible.
Fri 01 Jul 2022 18:24:00 EDT
Memo: Update to CFOPs 170-5, Ch. 1 and 170-2, Ch. 7
Provides notification of a policy update to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 1 and CFOP 170-2, Ch. 7 specifically regarding the automatic assignment of the initial response time of “immediate” for all intakes involving multiple counties.
Tue 28 Jun 2022 11:38:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-7, Ch. 13, Discontinuation of a Safety Plan relating to parents whose rights have been terminated
Advises of an update to CFOP 170-7, Ch. 13, Discontinuation of a Safety Plan. The update includes a new section 13-5.
Tue 01 Mar 2022 16:20:00 EST
Memo: Fingerprint Kits for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Provides notification on a pending revision to the requirement for obtaining fingerprint kits for children in out-of-home care.
Tue 22 Feb 2022 14:54:00 EST
Memo: Foster Home Capacity Practice Guidelines - Revision to Memo Dated February 8, 2022
Provides clarification to guidelines on foster home licensure and placement capacity practices for the placement of children and replaces the memo dated February 8, 2022.
Fri 18 Feb 2022 18:48:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 7, Consultation and Teamwork with External Partners
Provides notification of updates to to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 7, Consultation and Teamwork with External Partners, which amends guidance around when children meeting certain criteria must be referred for a developmental assessment.
Tue 08 Feb 2022 16:22:00 EST
Memo: Foster Home Capacity Practice Guidelines
Provides guidelines on foster home placement capacity practices for placement of children. NOTE: See revised memo dated 2/18/2022
Tue 08 Feb 2022 15:50:00 EST
Memo: Updated At-Risk Child Care Application and Authorization
Provides notification of updates to the At-Risk Child Care Application and Authorization (form CF-FSP 5002, available in DCF Forms).
Wed 02 Feb 2022 16:57:00 EST
Memo: Psychotropic Medication Documentation
Provides direction to child welfare professionals regarding updating documentation of psychotropic medication in FSFN and rescinds “Psychotropic Medication FSFN Documentation: Court Order and Parental Consent” memo dated April 25, 2016.
Wed 02 Feb 2022 16:15:00 EST
Memo: Updates to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 4, Investigations Types and Use of the FFA, and Ch. 21, Assessing and Responding to Risk
Provides notification of policy updates to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 4, specifically introducing the Safe FFA-I and Unsafe FFA-I documentation protocol, and Ch. 21, incorporating changes to when the risk assessment shall be completed.
Wed 02 Feb 2022 15:33:00 EST
Memo: Statewide OTI Protocol
Provides notification of the development of a Statewide Out-of-Town Inquiry (OTI) Protocol.
Wed 26 Jan 2022 16:25:00 EST
Memo: Updates to the Streamline FFA-I Documentation Process
Provides advanced notification of policy updates related to the previously released Streamline Family Functioning Assessment (FFA) Documentation process.
Fri 14 Jan 2022 17:10:00 EST
Memo: 2022 Foster Parent COLA Increase
Provides guidance to regions and Community-Based Care (CBC) Lead Agencies regarding the statutorily required foster parent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), effective January 1, 2022, for Level II-V foster parents.
Thu 13 Jan 2022 06:48 :00 EST

Memo: Permanent Guardianship Staffing Checklist
Provides notification of the new Permanent Guardianship Staffing Checklist (CF-FSP 5456, available in DCF Forms) which is required prior to case closure on all cases with a goal of permanent guardianship.
Tue 16 Nov 2021 16:28 :00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 27, Second Tier Consultations
Provides notification of a recent update to CFOP 170-5, Ch. 27, to align with rule 65C-29.003, F.A.C., which requires a 2nd tier consultation when a child death occurs and there are surviving siblings in the home.
Tue 16 Nov 2021 15:52 :00 EST
Memo: CIU Access to FCIC and NCIC
Clarifies the situations in which the Hotline’s Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) is authorized to access the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Tue 16 Nov 2021 15:34 :00 EST
Memo: Psychotropic Medication for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Reminds child welfare professionals on policy and procedure for the administration and utilization of psychotropic medication for children in out-of-home care.
Thu 04 Nov 2021 15:46 :00 EDT
Memo: Chafee Consolidated Appropriation Act Division X-Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act
Provides guidance on how the funds provided through the Division X- Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act will be administered, distributed, and documented.
Mon 23 Aug 2021 14:38:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 11, Investigations Involving an Ongoing Case
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-1, Chapter 11, which incorporates Chapter 2020-138, Laws of Florida, authorizing the Department to file specified petitions under certain circumstances and requiring the Department to notify the court of certain reports.
Wed 16 Jun 2021 16:02:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 4, Investigation Types and Use of the Family Functioning Assessment (FFA)
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-5, Chapter 4, which incorporates guidance around the new Streamline FFA Documentation process as recommended from the 2019 CPI Efficiencies Project.
Wed 16 Jun 2021 14:50:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 16, Response to Special Conditions Referrals
Provides notification of a new chapter within CFOP 170-1. The new Chapter 16, Response to Special Conditions Referrals, provides additional guidance for special conditions referrals.
Wed 16 Jun 2021 12:40:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 14, Completing a Diligent Search for Parent or Diligent Efforts to Locate Relatives
Provides notification of amended CFOP 170-1, Chapter 14, regarding documentation of diligent search efforts in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
Wed 16 Jun 2021 07:40:00 EDT
Memo: Discontinuing Virtual Home Visits, Including Adoption Home Visits, and Adjustments to Licensing Standards
Provides guidance for discontinuing the allowance for virtual home visits, including adoption home visits, and for adjustments to specific non-safety licensing standards.
Tue 15 Jun 2021 15:57:00 EDT
Memo: 2021-2022 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines for TANF - Effective July 1, 2021
Provides updates to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines that take effect July 1, 2021.
Tue 15 Jun 2021 08:52:00 EDT
Memo: CPI Assignments in FSFN
Provides direction on child protective investigation assignments in the Department’s Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
Mon 14 Jun 2021 16:41:00 EDT
Memo: COVID-19 Vaccination Consents & Court Orders
Provides child welfare professionals guidance on procedures that must be complied with prior to the administration of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine to youth who are in out-of-home care or permanently committed to the Department.
Wed 07 Apr 2021 16:37:00 EDT
Memo: ‘GO’ for FSFN Enhancements - April 2021 Release
Informs child welfare stakeholders of the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) enhancements approved for implementation on April 2, 2021.
Fri 02 Apr 2021 07:27:00 EDT
Memo: ‘Get Ready’ for FSFN Enhancements coming April 2, 2021
Informs child welfare stakeholders of the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) enhancements scheduled for implementation on April 2, 2021.
Fri 12 Mar 2021 13:28:00 EST
Memo: Child Welfare Professionals Providing Care and Supervision for Children in a Child-Caring Agency
Provides guidance for when child welfare professionals provide care or supervision to children and youth placed in a child-caring agency (group home).
Fri 03 Mar 2021 09:33:00 EST
Memo: Falsification in the Workplace Training – Required
Advises of a new training on Falsification. The training is required for all child welfare professionals.
Fri 12 Feb 2021 11:29:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 28, Investigative Response to Institutional Intakes (replaces CFOP 175-12)
Provides notification of a new chapter within CFOP 170-5, Child Protective Investigations, Chapter 28, Investigative Response to Institutional Intakes. This new CFOP chapter replaces CFOP 175-12.
Thu 11 Feb 2021 15:43:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-16, Ch. 7, Funeral Arrangements for Children in Foster Care (Replaces CFOP 175-70)
Provides updates to Funeral Arrangements for Children in Care policy. This new CFOP chapter replaces CFOP 175-70.
Thu 11 Feb 2021 14:59:00 EST
Memo: 'Go' for FSFN Enhancements deploying on January 29, 2021
Informs child welfare stakeholders that the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) enhancements are approved for implementation on January 29, 2021.
Fri 29 Jan 2021 15:00:00 EST
Memo: FSFN Enhancement Release Postponed - January 2021 Release
Informs child welfare stakeholders that FSFN enhancements scheduled for implementation on January 22, 2021 are being postponed until issues related to imaging and audit data are resolved.
Fri 22 Jan 2021 17:16:00 EST
Memo: 2021 Foster Parent Cost of Living Allowance Increase
Provides guidance to regions and Community-Based Care Lead Agencies (CBCs) regarding the statutorily required foster parent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), effective January 1, 2021, for Level II-V foster parents.
Fri 22 Jan 2021 15:39:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-16, Ch. 4, State Institutional Claims for Damages Caused by Shelter or Foster Child
Provides notification that CFOP 175-60 has been updated and converted to CFOP 170-16, Chapter 4, State Institutional Claims for Damages Caused by Shelter or Foster Child.
Thu 14 Jan 2021 07:01:00 EST

Memo: ‘Get Ready’ for FSFN Enhancements coming January 22, 2021
Informs child welfare stakeholders of the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) enhancements scheduled for implementation on January 22, 2021.
Tue 22 Dec 2020 16:47:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-5, Ch. 26, Supervisor Consultations
Provides notification of updates to CFOP 170-5, Child Protective Investigations, Ch. 26, Supervisor Consultations, which incorporates recommendations from the FDLE Sexual Abuse Taskforce as well as aligns with practice related to the FFA Streamlined Documentation.
Thu 03 Dec 2020 16:31:00 EST
Memo: Updates to the Adoption Benefits for State Employees Program
Provides notification that the program eligibility and application for the Adoption Benefits for State Employees Program has been updated and will be effective December 7, 2020.
Thu 03 Dec 2020 16:02:00 EST
Memo: SFY 2020-2021 Risk Pool Protocol
Informs Regional Managing Directors and CBC leaders of the process by which CBCs may apply for funding from the Risk Pool appropriations provided by the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2020-2021.
Tue 17 Nov 2020 07:54:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-15, Ch. 10, Title IV-E Candidacy for In-Home Supervision Cases
Provides notification that CFOP 170-15, Federal and State Funding Eligibility, has been updated with the addition of Ch. 10, Title IV-E Candidacy for In-Home Supervision Cases, providing guidance on Title IV-E Federal claiming for in-home supervision cases.
Fri 13 Nov 2020 11:32:00 EST
Memo: CFOP 170-12, Ch. 3, Adoption Applicant Review Committee
Provides notification that CFOP 170-12, Adoption, has been updated with the addition of Ch. 3, Adoption Applicant Review Committee (AARC).
Tue 10 Nov 2020 16:35:00 EST
Memo: CPI File Cabinet Upload
Clarifies how Child Protective Investigators should organize attachments within the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
Fri 16 Oct 2020 15:27:00 EDT
Memo: Discontinuing Name-Based Criminal History Checks for Employment or Licensure Effective October 21, 2020
Name-based criminal history checks and conditional background screening clearance for employment or placement of children in Child Welfare programs is discontinued Effective October 21, 2020.
Tue 20 Oct 2020 13:47:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-3, Procedures Related to Missing Children, replacing CFOP 175-85
Provides notification and guidance surrounding the issuance of CFOP 170-3, Procedures Related to Missing Children, which replaces CFOP 175-85.
Thu 15 Oct 2020 13:05:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-1, Ch. 2, Core Concepts; and CFOP 170-7, Ch. 5, Safety Plan Involving Release of a Child with Non-Maltreating Parent/Legal Guardian
Provides notification that CFOP 170-1, Ch. 2, Core Concepts; and CFOP 170-7, Ch. 5, Safety Plan Involving Release of a Child with Non-Maltreating Parent/Legal Guardian, have been updated.
Thu 15 Oct 2020 09:12:00 EDT
Memo: FSFN Enhancements will deploy on October 9, 2020
Enhancements that will be deployed within FSFN on October 9, 2020, to support preparing our user community for the changes being introduced to implement the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA).
Thu 08 Oct 2020 10:07:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 170-2, Ch. 1, Conducting an Interview; and Ch. 7, Screening Decision and Response Time for Child Intakes
Provides notification that CFOP 170-2, Completing Hotline Intake Assessment, Ch. 1, Conducting an Interview; and Ch. 2, Screening Decision and Response Time for Child Intakes, have been revised.
Tue 29 Sep 2020 11:52:00 EDT
Memo: CFOP 50-1, Ch. 9, Fingerprint Applicant Notification and Acknowledgement; Ch. 10, Caretaker Screening; and Ch. 11, Exemption from Disqualification
Provides notification that CFOP 50-1, CJIS, has a new Ch. 9, Fingerprint Applicant Notification and Acknowledgement; and Ch. 10, Caretaker Screening, and Ch. 11, Exemption from Disqualification, have been updated.
Mon 28 Sep 2020 14:06:00 EDT

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