Court Facilitation Program
The Dependency Court Resource Facilitation Program provides parents, case management staff, legal representatives, and others the opportunity to utilize the resources and services of a Dependency Court Resource Facilitator (DCRF) to aid in the timely and efficient progression of their case throughoutDependency Court proceedings... learn more

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Caregivers & The Court
A Primer on Dependency Proceedings for Florida Foster Parents and Relative Caregivers... learn more ( .pdf document )

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Guardian Ad Litems
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a volunteer appointed by the court to protect the rights and advocate the best interests of a child involved in a court proceeding. The Volunteer Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court by focusing on the needs of each child. The Guardian ad Litem advocates for the best interests of the child they represent... learn more

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A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System
A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System, a comprehensive resource that answers many of the questions families face when they become involved with the child welfare system... learn more ( .pdf document )

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Foster Care Guide for Teens
An Overview for Teens: Your safety, permanency and well-being are of great importance to us. This pamphlet was created to inform you of some goals and expectations of you and the agency... learn more ( .pdf document )

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Parents Guide
Parent Guide to Services and Court Proceedings - FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview (FFN) is the lead agency contract provider for the State of Florida, Department of Children & Families (DCF) in District One (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties). If a family is investigated by the Department for child abuse or neglect and the children are found to be in need of protection, a FFN counselor is assigned to work with the parents and children.... learn more ( .pdf document )