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Florida Department of Children and Families — Abuse Hotline, Adult Protective Services & Family Safety

County programmes responding to suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of older and dependent adults in the community.[3] Official county child-abuse reporting contacts and mandated-reporter resources. A directory publisher is not a local report intake agency.[1]

Source checked October 28, 2026[1]
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Website address
www.myflfamilies.com

This official directory lists local programmes and providers. Check the provider’s own instructions for current service arrangements.

Services
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Fees
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Contacts
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Florida programme information or directory. The cited source establishes only the entry shown; local intake, individual eligibility and complete procedures remain unreviewed.Statewide 24/7 Florida Abuse Hotline (child & vulnerable adult protection), Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, and Certified Domestic Violence Centers across all 67 counties. [3]

Online services & information

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Report Vulnerable Adult or Elder Abuse (DCF Adult Protective Services) (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, Florida Statutes). These adults may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation by second parties or may fail to take care of themselves adequately. Florida Statutes require any person who knows or who has reasonable cause to suspect any abuse of vulnerable adults to report that information to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Report Child Abuse, Neglect, or Abandonment (Florida Abuse Hotline) (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

How to Report Abuse Telephone TEL 1-800-96-ABUSE 1-800-962-2873 TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771

Fees

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Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

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Forms & documents

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Sources & last checked3 source pages · 3 citations

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  1. [1] Florida Abuse Hotline (1-800-962-2873) (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Florida Abuse Hotline · Florida Abuse Hotline 24/7 reporting
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 Report Abuse Online
  2. [2] How to Report Child or Adult Abuse (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Florida Abuse Hotline · Florida Abuse Hotline TDD and reporting guidance
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    How to Report Abuse Telephone TEL 1-800-96-ABUSE 1-800-962-2873 TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771
  3. [3] Adult Protective Services (APS) (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Adult Protective Services · Adult Protective Services overview
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, Florida Statutes). These adults may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation by second parties or may fail to take care of themselves adequately. Florida Statutes require any person who knows or who has reasonable cause to suspect any abuse of vulnerable adults to report that information to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
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