A Coalition of Caring
Our member agencies care for over 50,000 children and families in crisis each year, providing critical services and programs to this vulnerable population throughout the state. Some of these services include residential and group home care, emergency shelters, residential treatment centers, counseling, foster family services, adoption services, early intervention and prevention programs, and various in-home support services. They also support those who have aged out of the foster care system and are utilizing the state’s independent living program.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) is to advocate on behalf of Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected, and at-risk children, and to support the agencies and individuals who work on their behalf.
The vision of the Coalition is to see a system of child welfare in Florida that is fully resourced, well managed, and fulfills the needs of Florida’s vulnerable children and families.
Florida Coalition for Children Foundation
The Florida Coalition for Children Foundation (FCCF) is the education, training, and research arm of the Florida Coalition for Children. The primary educational and training activity of the Foundation is the FCC Annual Conference which is the premier child welfare professional development event in Florida. Professionals at any level – from CEOs to Case Managers – will find something of interest at the FCC Annual Conference.
Other events hosted by the FCC Foundation include the annual Rally in Tally, where foster parents, child welfare providers and legislators come together to advocate on behalf of Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk children, and those who work on their behalf.
FCC Learning Community & Knowledge Center
Explore the Learning Community’s hundreds of member-only resources - the latest news, policy developments, training events, research and publications. Exchange knowledge with child welfare thought leaders and subject matter experts across the country and learn innovative ways to improve the lives of Florida's children and families.
Child Welfare Research Library
Read up on emerging trends in Trauma Informed Care, Youth Voice, Racial Inequity, Recruiting & Retention, Funding and other topics in over 50 categories.
Community Based Care
Florida's approach to meeting the individual and unique needs of children, youth and families.
Data, Reports & Publications
Current industry facts and statistics collected for your reference.
Emerging Trends
Modernization of Child Welfare and Child and Family Wellbeing system reform.
Evidence Based Practice
A complete list of Well-Supported, Supported and Promising Practice Models from the country's top Clearinghouses.
Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
Here you'll find historical information and the latest developments in the implementation of FFPSA.
State & National Child Welfare Links
State and National Associations, Foundations and University sites plus Child Welfare organizations from A to Z.
Workforce Wellness
Bring a healthy mind, body and spirit into your work and workplace using dozens of these tips designed to lessen stress and fatigue.
FCC Publications
White papers, reports and Learning Community briefs authored by FCC subject matter experts.