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Technical Assistance Papers (TAPs)
Education of Homeless Children and Youth (FY 2005-007) (August 2005) PDF Download Cover Memo
Florida DOE Memos
Memo Introducing Child Abuse Source Book for Florida School Personnel: A Prevention and Intervention Tool (June 30, 2004)

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  • Child Abuse Source Book for Florida School Personnel: A Prevention and Intervention Tool (PDF Download)
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Legislative Changes in Proceedings Relating to Child Abuse Prevention Training, Investigation and Case Management — Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1442 and Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1454 (September 5, 2003) PDF Download
Reporting of Abuse to the Department of Children and Families (July 26, 2006) PDF Download
Staff Presentations
Educational Support for Students and Families: A Look at New Opportunities to Address the Needs of Children in Foster Care and Creating a "Military Friendly State" in Florida (Bettye Hyle, Gria Davison, Debbie Winters, and Rich Downs) — AMM 2004 PDF Download PowerPoint Download
Other Resources
Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series — Compiled by the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, this series provides guidance on identifying, preventing, and effectively responding to child maltreatment. Ordering information is available at this site.
Child Abuse Source Book for Florida School Personnel: A Prevention and Intervention Tool (PDF Download) — Created by the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services (in collaboration with the Florida Department of Children and Family Services, Florida Department of Health, and select Florida school districts), this source book provides the necessary information to help facilitate the reporting of child maltreatment in an effort to aid in the protection of children.
Foster Care/Educational Interagency Agreement: Documents and Information — This page lists documents and links pertaining to the Interagency Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation to coordinate services for children served by the Florida Child Welfare System.

 

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