Frequently Asked Questions
An agency licensed under the Department of Children and Families operates under Florida Statute 409.175 while FACCCA agencies operate under Florida Statute 409.176. FACCCA standards of care are substantially similar to DCF's standards of care, but allow for more freedom in areas related to religion and faith.
No, FACCCA agencies revieve no federal, state, or local government funding or grants. FACCCA agencies do not receive "3rd party" funding that can be traced back to federal, state, or local governemnt funding. FACCCA agencies are not a burden to tax-payer dollars!
No. All placements into FACCCA agencies are 100% voluntary. Parents give permission to the agency to care for their child by a placement contract. There is no court involvement or termination of parental rights.
Currently we have 22 member agencies ranging from Pensacola to Jacksonville, throught Central Florida, and down to Miami.
None. Florida is the only state to have a legislative protection for Christian child caring and child placing agencies.
FACCCA was founded in 1982, 14 years before DCF was formed. The statute that FACCCA operates under was passed into law in 1984.
Yes. FACCCA creates its own standards of care for child placing and child caring agencies. These are published and agencies are held accountable to follow the standards.
Children within the DCF system must be placed in a DCF licensed facility. This is due to Florida Administrative Code that guides the Department. As far as FACCCA is concerned, we would welcome children from within the DCF system.
Yes. All facilities are inspected prior to becoming a member. Facilities are then inspected throughout the year to ensure each agency is strictly adhering to FACCCA standards. These inspections include announced and unannounced inspections.
It is estimated that FACCCA saves the state of Florida about 22 million dollars a year by caring for children in the private sector without tax-payer funding.
The best way is to contact the FACCCA member directly. A current list of agencies is on our website and you can filter by age and type of need: https://www.faccca.com/help
Additionally, you can contact the FACCCA office by phone (850-542-1776) or by email (office@faccca.com).
An agency interested in registering under FACCCA will first complete an interview via video call or in-person. This helps to assess if the agency meets the initial criteria. After the initial interview, the agency will receive an application packet. Once FACCCA receives the application, we will provide the agency with a list of initial document requests and then an inspection packet to prepare for inspection. The process usually takes about 2 months to complete.
Yes. All child care workers meet or exceed the standards and background check requirements that DCF has for their workers. In fact, DCF issues each facility its own OCA and runs our background screenings for us.
No. A child's 18th birthday does not change their ability to stay in a FACCCA agency and receive the help they were receiving prior to their 18th birthday.
FACCCA works in cooperation with DCF and has a great relationship. DCF has issued memorandum of agreements to all regions on how to handle interactions with a FACCCA agency. We are proud to work along side DCF in serving our communities.
Some FACCCA agencies charge for their services and some do not. Fees for services vary by agency.
No. All allegations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment are turned over to DCF and law enforcement agencies for investigation.
You can call our office at 850-542-1776 or you can email us at office@faccca.com