Janelle Irwin TaylorAugust 9, 2019
5min419
Latvala is vowing to see the bill through this year.
Tag: child welfare
Janelle Irwin TaylorAugust 9, 2019Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 29, 2019
8min561
The subject of his ire? State Sen. Lauren Book.
Jacob OglesMay 9, 2019
7min388
Bartow Republican relished autonomy of Florida Senate.
Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 4, 2019
4min454
“This is about politics and personality, not policy."
Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 1, 2019
3min350
The program targets the hardest to reach youth in the foster system.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 16, 20198min464
Investigators found disturbing negligence by agencies overseeing the child-welfare case.
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 1, 2018
6min442
State Rep. Chris Latvala is not taking any chances, but feels good about his re-election campaign. “We’re working hard and we have been for months,” Latvala said. “This is considered a swing district so I’ve never taken anything for granted.” Latvala’s House District 67 encompasses north Pinellas, including parts of Clearwater. The Republican incumbent is running […]
Jim RosicaAugust 10, 2018
5min638
Mike Carroll, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), will quit his post effective Sept. 6, Gov. Rick Scott‘s office announced Friday. “Mike embodies the ideals and mission of the Department … and has devoted nearly three decades to improve and change the lives of Florida’s vulnerable children and families,” the governor said […]
Jim RosicaMay 9, 2016
4min464
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the state’s child welfare agency, announced Monday two new additions to its top ranks. JoShonda Guerrier was named assistant secretary for the Office of Child Welfare and Jeri Flora Culley will become assistant secretary for economic self-sufficiency, Secretary Mike Carroll said in an email. “JoShonda and Jeri have been proven leaders and I am […]
Jim RosicaApril 28, 2016
10min1038
An internal review by the Department of Children and Families depicts a still dysfunctional agency, with workers feeling “unsupported,” “overwhelmed,” and “defeated.” The 133-page report, commissioned by DCF Secretary Mike Carroll, was released Thursday afternoon to FloridaPolitics.com in response to a public records request. It has been referred to informally in DCF circles as the “Sanford Report” after […]