16 chapters · 723 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 409.016 Definitions
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As used in this chapter:(1) “Commercial sexual exploitation” means the use of any person under the age of 18 years for sexual purposes in exchange for money, goods, or services or the promise of money, goods, or services.(2) “Department,” unless otherwise specified, means the Dep…
Fla. Stat. § 409.017 Revenue Maximization Act; legislative intent; revenue maximization program
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(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Revenue Maximization Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—(a) The Legislature recognizes that state funds do not fully utilize federal funding matching opportunities for health and human services needs. It is the intent of the Legislatur…
Fla. Stat. § 409.031 State agency for administering social service funds
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The department is designated as the state agency responsible for the administration of social service funds under Title XX of the Social Security Act.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-433.
Fla. Stat. § 409.1415 Parenting partnerships for children in out-of-home care; resources
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(1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.—(a) The Legislature finds that reunification is the most common outcome for children in out-of-home care and that caregivers are one of the most important resources to help children reunify with their families.(b) The Legislature further finds…