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Helpful Links The Florida Department of Children & Families is committed to working in partnership with local communities to ensure safety, well-being and self-sufficiency for the people we serve. One of the biggest problems they face is protecting children from Child Abuse. Major legislation was passed during the 2003 legislative session to strengthen laws relating to child abuse and domestic violence. We are making great strides in facing these challenges, but there is always more to do.We would ask your assistance in protecting our children by being aware of situations in your neighborhoods and schools, and reporting anything you may find questionable to the proper authorities. Please check out this website for ways to identify child abuse and reporting methods www5.myflorida.com/cf_web/myflorida2/healthhuman/childabuse or calling the Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-96ABUSE(22873). Florida KidCare is Florida's child health insurance program for children from birth though age 18 who do not have insurance. Eligibility for Florida KidCare is based on income and family size. Many non-citizen children are eligible. For more information or a KidCare application, call toll-free 1-888-540-5437 (KIDS) or visit the Florida KidCare web site at www.floridakidcare.org WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/wic/index.html State WIC Headquarters 1-800-342-3556 or (850) 245-4202 Children’s Medical Services http://www.cms-kids.com/ |