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FL Stat § 409.2579 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2579 - Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.

409.2579 Safeguarding Title IV-D case file information.—(1) Information concerning applicants for or recipients of Title IV-D child support services is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). The use or disclosure of such information by the IV-D program is limited to purposes directly connected with:(a) The administration of the plan or program approved under part A, part B, part D, part E, or part F of Title IV; under Title II, Title X, Title XIV, Title XVI, Title XIX, or Title XX; or under the supplemental security income program established under Title XVI of the Social Security Act;(b) Any investigation, prosecution, or criminal or civil proceeding connected with the administration of any such plan or program;(c) The administration of any other federal or federally assisted program which provides service or assistance, in cash or in kind, directly to individuals on the basis of need;(d) Reporting to an appropriate agency or official, information on known or suspected instances of physical or mental injury, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child who is the subject of a support enforcement activity under circumstances which indicate that the child’s health or welfare is threatened thereby; and(e) Mandatory disclosure of identifying and location information as provided in s. 61.13(7) by the IV-D program when providing Title IV-D services.(2) The IV-D program may not disclose to any legislative body, whether federal, state, or local, or any committee thereof, any information that identifies by name or address an applicant or recipient of support services.(3) As required by federal law, 42 U.S.C. s. 654(26), upon notice that such an order exists, the IV-D program shall not disclose information on the whereabouts of one party or the child to the other party against whom a protective order with respect to the former party or the child has been entered.(4) As required by federal law, 42 U.S.C. s. 654(26), the IV-D program shall not disclose information on the whereabouts of one party or the child to another person if the program has reason to believe that the release of information to that person may result in physical or emotional harm to the party or the child.(5) The Department of Revenue is authorized to establish, by rule, procedures to implement this section.(6) Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 16, ch. 88-176; s. 6, ch. 91-71; s. 256, ch. 96-406; s. 58, ch. 97-170; s. 32, ch. 98-397; s. 41, ch. 2001-158; s. 11, ch. 2005-239; s. 26, ch. 2008-61.
FL Stat § 409.2581 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2581 - Use of clearing accounts and revolving funds.

409.2581 Use of clearing accounts and revolving funds.—To facilitate the cash flow and administration of child support enforcement under this act, the department may use clearing accounts and revolving funds.History.—s. 10, ch. 76-220.
FL Stat § 409.2584 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2584 - Interest on obligations due; waiver.

409.2584 Interest on obligations due; waiver.—The department may collect interest at the rate established in s. 55.03 on all support obligations due and owing to the department; however, the department is not required to maintain interest balance due accounts, and said interest may be waived by the department if the waiver would facilitate the collection of the obligation.History.—s. 11, ch. 76-220; s. 149, ch. 86-220; s. 26, ch. 92-138.
FL Stat § 409.259 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.259 - Filing fees in Title IV-D cases; electronic filing of pleadings, returns of service, and other papers.

409.259 Filing fees in Title IV-D cases; electronic filing of pleadings, returns of service, and other papers.—(1) Notwithstanding s. 28.241, each clerk of the circuit court shall accept petitions, complaints, and motions filed by the department in Title IV-D cases without billing the department separately for each filing, as long as the clerk is being reimbursed in a different manner for expenses incurred in such filings under the cooperative agreement with the department pursuant to ss. 61.181(1) and 61.1826(2) and (4).(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the department shall continue to be entitled to the other necessary services of the clerk of court in any proceedings under the IV-D program as authorized under s. 409.2571.(3) The clerks of the circuit court, chief judges through the Office of the State Courts Administrator, sheriffs, Office of the Attorney General, and Department of Revenue shall implement electronic filing of pleadings, returns of service, and other papers in Title IV-D cases upon completion of the Child Support Automated Management System II.History.—s. 11, ch. 89-183; s. 94, ch. 96-175; s. 94, ch. 2000-165; s. 17, ch. 2004-334; s. 34, ch. 2005-39; s. 12, ch. 2010-187.
FL Stat § 409.2594 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2594 - Record requirements.

409.2594 Record requirements.—The department shall keep the records necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. At a minimum, the records shall include:(1) The number of parents located.(2) The amount of money generated through the collection of support of dependent children.(3) The cost of program management and administration.History.—s. 14, ch. 76-220; s. 18, ch. 84-254; s. 43, ch. 2001-158.
FL Stat § 409.2597 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2597 - Retention of actions.

409.2597 Retention of actions.—All actions pending under the authority of those statutes repealed by this act shall not abate but shall continue pursuant to the provisions of this act.History.—s. 16, ch. 76-220.
FL Stat § 409.2599 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.2599 - Data processing services; interagency agreement.

409.2599 Data processing services; interagency agreement.—The Department of Children and Families shall provide to the child support enforcement program in the Department of Revenue data processing services that meet the standards for federal certification pursuant to an interagency agreement.History.—s. 1(5), ch. 94-124; ss. 12, 26, ch. 95-272; ss. 117, 118, ch. 97-101; s. 12, ch. 97-287; s. 188, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.25995 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.25995 - State Title IV-D agency; contracts.

409.25995 State Title IV-D agency; contracts.—The Department of Revenue, in its capacity as the state Title IV-D agency, may enter into contracts consistent with federal law for the provision of program services by for-profit corporations, governmental entities, not-for-profit corporations, and other entities capable of providing administrative services.History.—s. 1(6), ch. 94-124.
FL Stat § 409.26731 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.26731 - Certification of local funds as state match for federally funded services.

409.26731 Certification of local funds as state match for federally funded services.—The department is authorized to certify local funds as state match for eligible Title IV-E expenditures in excess of the amount of state general revenue matching funds appropriated for such services by the General Appropriations Act. Title IV-E funds provided to the state as federal financial participation consequent to certified local matching funds shall automatically be passed through to the local entity that provided the certified local match. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 215.425, all such federal Title IV-E funds earned for the current fiscal year as a result of using certified local match, except for up to 5 percent of such earnings that the department is authorized to retain for administrative purposes, shall be distributed as set forth in this section and this process shall not impact the department’s allocation to any district. All of the provisions of this section are based upon federal approval of the provisions as specifically limited in this section and shall not become effective if any further modifications are required of the state, unless and until federal approval has been obtained. The department shall annually prepare a report to be submitted to the Legislature no later than January 1 documenting the specific activities undertaken during the previous fiscal year pursuant to this section.History.—s. 6, ch. 97-260; s. 55, ch. 99-193.
FL Stat § 409.402 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.402 - Financial responsibility for child.

409.402 Financial responsibility for child.—Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions of state laws fixing responsibility for the support of children also may be invoked.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-317.
FL Stat § 409.403 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.403 - Definitions; Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.

409.403 Definitions; Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.—(1) The “appropriate public authorities” as used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Children and Families, and said department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III.(2) As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the phrase “appropriate authority in the receiving state” with reference to this state shall mean the Department of Children and Families.(3) As used in Article VII of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “executive head” means the Governor. The Governor is hereby authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of said Article VII.History.—ss. 3, 4, 8, ch. 74-317; s. 288, ch. 77-147; s. 121, ch. 97-101; s. 190, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.404 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.404 - Agreements between party state officers and agencies.

409.404 Agreements between party state officers and agencies.—(1) The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, s. 409.401. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the Secretary of Children and Families in the case of the state.(2) Any requirements for visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies in another party state which may apply under the provisions of chapter 63 and this chapter shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate agencies of this state or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, s. 409.401.History.—ss. 5, 6, ch. 74-317; s. 122, ch. 97-101; s. 191, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.405 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.405 - Court placement of delinquent children.

409.405 Court placement of delinquent children.—Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution in another state pursuant to Article VI of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, s. 409.401, and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V thereof.History.—s. 7, ch. 74-317.
FL Stat § 409.407 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.407 - Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states.

409.407 Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states.—The Department of Children and Families, which is authorized to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for the implementation of the purposes of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance pursuant to s. 409.406, may not expand the financial commitment of the state beyond the financial obligation of the adoption-assistance agreements and Medicaid.History.—s. 2, ch. 2002-16; s. 193, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.409 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.409 - Effect of existing compact provisions.

409.409 Effect of existing compact provisions.—The provisions of the existing Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, as created under s. 409.401, shall remain in effect until repealed by entry into the new Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, as created under s. 409.408, by the Governor as authorized by ss. 409.408-409.4101.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-148.
FL Stat § 409.4101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.4101 - Rulemaking authority.

409.4101 Rulemaking authority.—Following entry into the new Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children by this state pursuant to ss. 409.408 and 409.409, any rules adopted by the Interstate Commission shall not be binding unless also adopted by this state through the rulemaking process. The Department of Children and Families shall have rulemaking authority pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children created under s. 409.408.History.—s. 3, ch. 2009-148; s. 194, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.441 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.441 - Runaway youth programs and centers.

409.441 Runaway youth programs and centers.—(1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The purpose of this act is to assist runaway youths and their families through a program of prevention, early intervention, community outreach, short-term residential care, aftercare, and counseling. The Legislature intends that a continuum of services be required so that runaway youths and their families are assured the least restrictive alternatives suitable to their needs and so that the family unit is strengthened through the development, expansion, and coordination of various community-based services. The development of innovative approaches specifically designed for runaway youths, which approaches have an impact on cost-avoidance, cost-effectiveness, and program efficiency, shall be encouraged.(2) DEFINITIONS.—(a) “Department” means the Department of Children and Families.(b) “Runaway youth centers” means those community-based programs providing a range of services to troubled youths and runaway youths and their families, including prevention, community outreach, early intervention and crisis intervention, temporary residential shelter, counseling services, and aftercare followup.(3) CRITERIA FOR LICENSING OF CENTERS; STANDARD SERVICES.—The department shall establish standard services for runaway youth centers which can be monitored and evaluated, and the establishment of these services shall be a prerequisite to receiving state funds. Such services shall include, but are not limited to:(a) Programs for outreach and prevention for troubled youths and runaway youths and their families.(b) Early intervention counseling services for troubled youths and runaway youths and their families, with 24-hour access geared toward crisis or time-of-need intervention.(c) Temporary or short-term shelter, food, and clothing.(d) Uniform and confidential intake and records systems.(e) Provision for aftercare including individual and family counseling services.(f) Programs for advocacy for client population and community support.(g) Provisions for case management and referral from service to service.(4) RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL.—All information about clients which is part of a center’s intake and client records system is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).History.—ss. 2, 3, 5, 6, ch. 83-162; s. 8, ch. 91-71; s. 258, ch. 96-406; s. 199, ch. 97-101; s. 125, ch. 2010-102; s. 58, ch. 2013-18; s. 195, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 409.508 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.508 - Low-income home energy assistance program.

409.508 Low-income home energy assistance program.—(1) As used in this section:(a) “Eligible household” means a household eligible for funds from the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. ss. 8621 et seq.(b) “Home energy” means a source of heating or cooling in residential dwellings.(c) “Utility” means any person, corporation, partnership, municipality, cooperative, association, or other legal entity and its lessees, trustees, or receivers now or hereafter owning, operating, managing, or controlling any plant or other facility supplying electricity or natural gas to or for the public within this state, directly or indirectly, for compensation.(2) The Department of Economic Opportunity is designated as the state agency to administer the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. ss. 8621 et seq. The Department of Economic Opportunity is authorized to provide home energy assistance benefits to eligible households which may be in the form of cash, vouchers, certificates, or direct payments to electric or natural gas utilities or other energy suppliers and operators of low-rent, subsidized housing in behalf of eligible households. Priority shall be given to eligible households having at least one elderly or handicapped individual and to eligible households with the lowest incomes.(3) Agreements may be established between electric or natural gas utility companies, other energy suppliers, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Economic Opportunity for the purpose of providing payments to energy suppliers in the form of a credit against sales and use taxes due or direct payments to energy suppliers for services rendered to low-income, eligible households.(4) The Department of Economic Opportunity shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this act.History.—ss. 3, 4, 6, ch. 80-167; s. 7, ch. 82-100; s. 70, ch. 83-218; s. 20, ch. 93-181; s. 302, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 409.509 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.509 - Definitions; weatherization of low-income residences.

409.509 Definitions; weatherization of low-income residences.—As used in this act, the term:(1) “Community action agency” means a private corporation or public agency established pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Pub. L. No. 88-452, which is authorized to administer funds from federal, state, local, or private funding entities to assess, design, operate, finance, and oversee antipoverty programs.(2) “Department” means the Department of Economic Opportunity.(3) “Energy assessment” means an analysis of a dwelling unit to determine the need for cost-effective energy conservation measures as determined by the department.(4) “Household” means an individual or group of individuals living in a dwelling unit as defined by the department.(5) “Low income” means household income that is at or below 125 percent of the federally established poverty level.(6) “Residence” means a dwelling unit as defined by the department.(7) “Weatherization” means materials or measures and their installation as defined in the federal Energy Conservation and Production Act, Pub. L. No. 94-385, which are used to improve the thermal efficiency of a residence.(8) “Weatherizing agency” means any approved department grantee that bears the responsibility for ensuring the performance of weatherization of residences under this act and has been approved by the department, that was performing weatherization services as of July 1, 1988, unless such agency has withdrawn or lost its designation as a result of failure to perform under acceptable contract conditions as determined by the department.History.—s. 2, ch. 91-287; s. 303, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 409.5091 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.5091 - Department responsible for weatherizing agencies; energy assessment.

409.5091 Department responsible for weatherizing agencies; energy assessment.—(1) The department is responsible for ensuring that weatherizing agencies comply with state laws and department rules.(2) Before a residence is weatherized, the department shall require that an energy assessment be conducted.History.—s. 3, ch. 91-287.
FL Stat § 409.5093 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part I - Social and Economic Assistance (Ss. 409.016-409.5093)|409.5093 - Replacement agency.

409.5093 Replacement agency.—If any area of the state has no designated weatherization agency as a result of withdrawal or loss of designation by departmental action, a replacement agency or agencies may be selected following a process delineated by federal and state law, regulations, and rules.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-287.
FL Stat § 409.810 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 409 - Social and Economic Assistance|Part II - Kidcare (Ss. 409.810-409.821)|409.810 - Short title.

409.810 Short title.—Sections 409.810-409.821 may be cited as the “Florida Kidcare Act.”History.—ss. 32, 57, ch. 98-288; s. 22, ch. 2003-405; s. 1, ch. 2009-113.