Press release from the Florida Department of Children and Families TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Children and ...

Florida’s Department of Children and Families said Tuesday that it would not appeal the unanimous ruling of the 3rd District Court of Appeal overturning the state’s ban on gay adoption.“We ...

DAYTONA BEACH — A judge on Tuesday heard the first test case challenging a new Department of Children & Families rule that deprives foster parents of any chance to appeal adoption decisi… ...

An appeals court voided a rule that prevented challenges of adoption decisions made by the state Department of Children and Families, scoring a victory for foster parents seeking to adopt children ...

The people listed as “parents” on a birth certificate do not necessarily have legal parental rights over the child — even if they are biologically related.

Friday marked CT Adoption Day, in which 40 children were adopted. Around 350 children are expected to be adopted this year in the state. Get Connecticut public policy news at your fingertips.

I-Team: In second test, DNA testing company links dog breed to human sample 03:43. BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers voted to pass a bill Thursday that would change how the state evaluates a family ...

The two said it was their faith that informed their opinions on child sex changes, something DCF allegedly took issue with. The couple is now suing the state, claiming they were discriminated against.

A Southampton couple seeking to adopt filed a discrimination lawsuit this week against employees of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. They allege an agency worker raised ...

The girl, who was born cocaine positive, was one of about 30 kids who were adopted in courthouses across Connecticut to mark National Adoption Day.

For Australian families who adopt from other countries, finding ways to pass on the culture of their child’s home country is important. It helps to encourage their sense of identity and belonging.