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DCF in Crisis: Failures with Fatal Consequences | Gainesville News
A grand jury has slammed DCF Circuit Five as an “agency in crisis,” exposing a pattern of neglect, abuse, and systemic failure across five counties. Investigators missed calls, ignored evaluations, and broke promises to reform — forcing law enforcement and medical teams to create safety nets for vulnerable adults. Six heartbreaking cases, including the preventable death of a 15-month-old boy returned to a drug-using home, illustrate the deadly consequences. DCF routinely failed to appear in court, ignored orders, and hid behind bureaucracy — leaving judges powerless to fix deep-rooted…
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