D.C.F.
Child Welfare Roles
Dependency Case Process
Dependency Case Roles
Help Now Staff
100

Department of Children and Families

What does DCF stand for?

100

This person receives their case after a Case Transfer Staffing and then continues to manage services to the family.

What is a DCM?

100

A formal meeting held after DCF closes their case if there is present danger.

What is CTS?

100

They represent the child's best interest.

Who is the Guardian Ad Litem?

100

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Who is Olga?

200

This will only be open for 60 days.

How long is a DCF investigation open for?

200

This person initially investigates a home after receiving the case from the Florida Abuse Hotline. 

What is a CPI?

200

The case is open for one year

What is the length of a judicial dependency case?

200

The person who supervises the child and manages the case.

Who is the DCM-Dependency Case Manager?

200

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Who is Shelley?

300

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Child Physical Abuse

What maltreatments often coincide?

300

They provide in-home services to those involved in case management and can act as safety monitors.

What is Safe at Home staff?

300

Dependency Hearing that tracks the parent's progress.

What is Judicial Review?

300

Strengthens families through a safety net of services.

What is Gulf Coast Jewish Families and Community Services?

300

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Who is Shannon?

400

There is blatant violence, vulnerable children and other concerns in the home.

What is present danger?

400

Nurturing and safe parent.

Who is the Non-offending parent?

400

Legal document that outlines tasks for each parent to complete in order to enhance their protective capacities and eliminate danger threat.

What is a Case Plan?

400

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Who is Walter Blake?

400

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Who is Shana?

500

Not keeping a child from inflicted harm, such as, physical or mental injury.

What is failure to protect?

500

This person initially provides resources and support for families with intimate partner violence.

Who is the Child Welfare Advocate-CPI?

500

Judicial Case Plan permanency goal.

What is reunification, adoption, and permanent guardianship?

500

Community services for families in the child welfare system

What is Embrace Families?

500

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Who is Jackie?

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