Department of Children and Families

Coverage of the Department of Children and Families highlights child welfare issues, family neglect cases, and systemic critiques, shedding light on challenges in Miami and Florida.

Police Bodycam Footage and 911 Call Released in Case of 13-Year-Old Girl Chained to Fence in Hialeah

Published on 11/6/2026

Errors in Medicaid Eligibility Denials for Immigrants in Florida Spark Outcry

Published on 10/15/2026

Florida's Immigrant Health Crisis: Medicaid Coverage at Risk for Nearly 177,000

Published on 10/1/2026

Florida Senate Approves Overhaul of Medicaid and SNAP Programs: Key Changes to Know

Published on 3/12/2026

Mother and Daughter Accused of Child Negligence with Four Children in Miami Beach

Published on 5/21/2025

Miami Police Clear Homeless Camp Under NW 17th Bridge; Reports Suggest Two Possible Deaths

Published on 4/8/2025

Mother from Cuba Detained for DUI in Miami Beach, Temporarily Loses Child Custody

Published on 3/19/2025

Miami Mother Arrested After Her Five Children Found Living Amidst Filth and Cockroaches

Published on 3/9/2025

Man Arrested in Miami After Stealing Beer and Forgetting One of His Daughters at Store

Published on 7/5/2024