Statewide Trainings
Winter Statewide Trainings offered by the Department of Children and Families

Training opportunities provided by DCF this winter. Register Early!
Licensing Training Topics (January 14 & 15)
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- Common Licensing Errors
- GAP/EGAP
- Background Screenings
- Common Policy Questions
- 2025 IV-E Audit Prep – Joint Licensing and Rev Max Sessions
Eligibility & Finance Topics (January 15 & 16)
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- 2025 IV-E Audit Prep – Joint Licensing and Rev Max Sessions
- Guide Updates
- Let’s Talk About Money
Registration is CLOSED
open and limited scholarships per circuit are available. Call or email to inquire about availability BEFORE registering: [email protected].
Scholarships must be processed/approved at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Once payments are processed for registrations, a $20 administrative fee will be assessed for any refunds requested after submission.
Conference Hotel for Licensing/Rev Max:
These trainings will be held at the lovely Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek (14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821).
Reservations can be made online or by calling directly at 407-390-2300. Reference group code DCF Winter Trainings when making reservations in order to secure a discount rate. Reservations must be secured for one night’s room and tax at the time of booking with a deposit or credit card.
Discount Room Rate: $225.00 per night – Reservations must be made by Thursday, December 19, 2024 in order to secure the discounted group rate. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the discretion of the hotel. Book your room early!
Parking fees: Discount rate of $15.00 per day for self-parking.
Note: When making reservations with an agency card not in your possession at check-in, it’s imperative to bring a credit card authorization form to simplify the process.
Over the dates of January 23-24, 2025, DCF will host two days of trainings for Independent Living Professionals.
Topics to be covered include: (click to view daily agenda)
- Shared Living Plans
- OCA/Placements
- EFC Eligibility
- Policy Updates
- IL Needs Assessments
- Youth and Young Adult Disabilities
Registration is open and limited scholarships per circuit are available. Call or email to inquire about availability BEFORE registering: [email protected].
Scholarships must be processed/approved at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Once payments are processed for registrations, a $20 administrative fee will be assessed for any refunds requested after submission.
Conference Hotel for Independent Living: {Book early!}
These trainings will be held in at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118).
Reservations can be made online or by calling directly at 866-536-8477. Reference group DCF Winter Trainings when making reservations in order to secure a discount rate. Reservations must be secured for one night’s room and tax at the time of booking with a deposit or credit card.
Discount Room Rate: $189.00 per night – Reservations must be made by Friday, January 3, 2025 in order to secure the discounted group rate. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the discretion of the hotel. Book your room early!
Parking fees: No charge for self-parking.
Note: When making reservations with an agency card not in your possession at check-in, it’s imperative to bring a credit card authorization form to simplify the process.