16 chapters · 723 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 414.55 Implementation of community work program
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The Governor shall minimize the liability of the state by opting out of the special provision related to community work, as described in s. 402(a)(1)(B)(iv) of the Social Security Act, as amended by Pub. L. No. 104-193. The department and CareerSource Florida, Inc., shall impleme…
Fla. Stat. § 414.56 Office of Continuing Care
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The department shall establish an Office of Continuing Care to ensure young adults who age out of the foster care system between 18 and 21 years of age, or 22 years of age with a documented disability, have a point of contact until the young adult reaches the age of 26 in order t…
Fla. Stat. § 415.101 Adult Protective Services Act; legislative intent
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(1) Sections 415.101-415.113 may be cited as the “Adult Protective Services Act.”(2) The Legislature recognizes that there are many persons in this state who, because of age or disability, are in need of protective services. Such services should allow such an individual the same …
Fla. Stat. § 415.102 Definitions of terms used in ss. 415.101-415.113
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As used in ss. 415.101-415.113, the term:(1) “Abuse” means any willful act or threatened act by a relative, caregiver, or household member which causes or is likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult’s physical, mental, or emotional health. Abuse includes acts …