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These are all the contact info I have found so far for DCF (Department of Children and Family)

Phone  850.921.2168
Fax       850.922.6720

dcf-osc@dcf.state.fl.us

 

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AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 415.1051

(2)  EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTERVENTION.--If the department has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is suffering from abuse or neglect that presents a risk of death or serious physical injury to the vulnerable adult . . . the department may take action under this subsection.

(a)  Emergency entry of premises.--If, upon arrival at the scene of the incident, consent is not obtained for access to the alleged victim for purposes of conducting a protective investigation under this subsection and the department has reason to believe that the situation presents a risk of death or serious physical injury, a representative of the department and a law enforcement officer may forcibly enter the premises.

(b)  Emergency removal from premises.--If it appears that the vulnerable adult . . . is likely to incur a risk of death or serious physical injury if such person is not immediately removed from the premises, then the representative of the department shall transport or arrange for the transportation of the vulnerable adult to an appropriate medical or protective services facility in order to provide emergency protective services.

 

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