Knowledge Base

Bringing behavior analytic approaches to the care of dependent children and families.

Florida’s Medical Foster Care (MFC) Program is a coordinated effort between the Florida Medicaid Program, the Children’s Medical Services (CMS), Department of Health (DOH), and the Child Welfare and Community Based Care Program within DCF to provide family-based care for medically complex children under the age of 21 who cannot safely receive care in their own homes.

Reviews legal requirements regarding the education of children served by the child welfare system and shares resources to assist in complying with legal requirements and achieve child well-being outcomes.

A SAMHSA report. Young people who are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are at increased risk for involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Brief summary of how the Medicaid Eligibility process and the managed care enrollment process work together to ensure health care access. to all eligible Children In Care.