Search 101,000 Essays
|
Have us write a custom essay for you!
|
Wordcount: 1689
|
child welfare
|
The Legislation
In 1996, the Florida Legislature mandated that DCF establish pilot or model programs to privatize child welfare services in five districts, four specified in the law and one chosen by DCF, during fiscal year 1996-97.
The pilot programs were in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties (District 1); Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. John’s counties (District 4); Lake and Sumter counties (District 13); and Sub-district 8A, Sarasota County. DCF chose Palm Beach County as the fifth pilot, which was to be operated by a for-profit corporation. The legislation stated that:
By privatizing these services the support and commitment of communities to the reunification of families and care of children and their families will be strengthe
|
This is only the first few lines of this paper. If you would like to view the entire paper you need to register here.
|
Get Instant Access to 100,000 Essays!!
|
|
|
|
