Florida Department of Children and Families
Address
2295 Victoria Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 332-2822
AKA:
DCF/Abuse/Medicaid/Food Stamps/SNAP/TANF
Description:
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
*Email for Latorria Williams -- local Fort Myers advocate -- has an underscore; because it is underlined it doesn't show: Latorria_Williams@dcf.state.fl.us.
Eligibility:
Varies
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 29, 2019
Address Listings
Physical
2295 Victoria Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Mailing (Primary)
2295 Victoria Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Contacts
Krystalee Salgado
Primary Contact
Client Relations Coordinator
Circuit 20, All Services
(877) 595-0384
Aaron Stitt
Community Development Administrator
Primary Contact, Circuit 20
(877) 595-0384
Evan Leach
Janet Blair
Community Liaison
Refugee Services
(727) 373-7682
Jennifer Kuhn
Latorria Williams
Nelson J. Mongiovi
Program Administrator
Adult Protective Services
(813) 558-5584
Sue Aboul-Hosn
Regional Human Trafficking Coordinator
Human Trafficking
(407) 719-4228
Phone Numbers
Ft. Myers Main Office
(239) 332-2822
Abuse Hotline
(800) 962-2873
Abuse Hotline Fax
(800) 914-0004
ACCESS Customer Call Center
(866) 762-2237
ACCESS Fax
(866) 886-4342
Background Screening/Child Care Training
(888) 352-2842
Client Relations
(239) 895-0286
EBT Customer Service
(888) 356-3281
Ft. Myers Fax #
(866) 886-4342
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Special Notes/Funding
If there is immediate danger, call 911!
Description
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports of known or suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment; and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Hours
24/7
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, fax or go online
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
If there is immediate danger, call 911!
Description
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports of known or suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment; and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Hours
24/7
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, fax or go online
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
This program will benefit Floridians who have suffered due to the pandemicâs economic impact on working-class families.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
The program focuses on low-income renters whose household income is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), which varies by county. The program will prioritize renters with income at or below 50% AMI and/or families who have experienced unemployment within the past 90 days.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Online application at www.OurFlorida.com
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Entire state of Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
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Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English, Spanish and Creole
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
DCF administers the SNAP/Food Stamps, Medicaid (including Medicare Savings Plans and Waiver services) and TANF/Temporary Aid to Needy Families public assistance programs. It also runs the Abuse Hotline; regulates foster care, adoptions and child care agencies; handles adult protective and child welfare services; and deals with human trafficking, refugee services and more. Our area is part of the SunCoast Region and Circuit 20.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call, walk-in or go online
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte; Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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