DCF Jacksonville Florida Service Center

Official support regarding child or family abuse, adoption, protection, etc., can be sought by contacting the Department of Children and Families (DCF) at 850-300-4323.

Abuse Hotline

To report child neglect or abuse, the contact number is 1-800-649-5285. The service is available 24/7. In case of an emergency, dial 911 for immediate assistance.

Access Account

To create an access account for receiving updated email notifications, follow a few simple steps: Click "Benefit Summary," select "Change Notifications," and choose "Email Notifications."

Adoption

Families or parents in Florida interested in adopting a child can contact the adoption assistance number at 800-962-3678 or 800-96-ADOPT.

Adult Protection

To file a complaint against elderly or adult abuse or exploitation, dial 1-800-96-ABUSE or (1-800-962-2873), and Press 2 to report. For hearing impaired or deaf individuals, use TDD at 1-800-453-5145. Fax complaints with name and telephone number to 1-800-914-0004.

Background Screening

To check criminal history, contact the department at 888-352-2849. The process usually takes one week.

Child Care Training

For details and credentials required for child care training, dial 1-888-352-2842.

Child Welfare

Connect at 1-800-962-2873 for support related to Child Fatality and safety prevention.

Children Legal Services

For assistance related to children legal services, contact at (904) 359-2541 or fax at 904) 798-4903.

Community Based Care

For community-based care, contact (904) 421-5800.

Domestic Violence

Report domestic violence and rape cases by reaching the department at 850-769-7989, FAX: 850-769-5346, Hotline 850-763-0706.

Foster Care

Connect directly with the Foster Care ambassador for support on foster parenting at 1-833-678-3735 or 1-83-FosterFL.

Homelessness

Assistance is provided to individuals at risk of losing their homes or facing homelessness. Contact at 850-362-7429 for more information.

Human Trafficking

Report human trafficking by calling 1-888-3737-888.

Independent Living

For information on independent living, contact the desk at 1-844-ILYOUTH (844-459-6884).

Individuals With Disabilities

Call 1-800-342-0823 for support in cases of abuse or neglect involving individuals with disabilities.

LEP Support

Obtain language support by calling +1 850-300-4323.

Medicaid

For Medicaid-related information and support, contact the department at 1-800-955-8771 or fax at 1-866-886-4342.

Nearby Support Location

Contact the DCF center located in Jacksonville, Florida, for all family and child support services, including Medicaid, using the provided details.

Department of Children & Family

5920 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211, United States
+1 866-762-2237

TTY

1-800-955-8771
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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