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Abuse, Neglect and Foster Care
   A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families (Separate Website)
A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families. This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful. www.eqfl.org
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   Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information for Foster Care Youth and Those Aging Out Community-based providers who contract with the State of Florida must offer independent living transition services to foster youth.
  
   
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Adoption
   A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families (Separate Website)
A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families. This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful. www.eqfl.org
    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
  
   
   Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms (Separate Website)
The family forms are designed for use by everyone, but are especially helpful to individuals who wish to represent themselves (pro se) in court matters related to family law.
  
   
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Child Support
   Child Support in the DV Case This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Money problems are the #1 reason that victims go back to their abusers. Ask for the financial support you need.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
 
  
   
   Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms (Separate Website)
The family forms are designed for use by everyone, but are especially helpful to individuals who wish to represent themselves (pro se) in court matters related to family law.
  
   
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Children's Health
   A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families (Separate Website)
A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families. This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful. www.eqfl.org
    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
  
   
   Healthcare Reform Legislation - What it means for me.
Congress recently passed sweeping health care reform legislation. Here are some general highlights of the new health care reform legislation that may be very helpful to you.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   SSI and Medicaid for Children This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How do children on SSI qualify for Medicaid?
  
   
   Your Legal Rights To Disenroll From Your Medicaid Health Plan This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Most Medicaid recipients are required to be in what is called "managed care." However, some individuals belong to groups that are not required to be enrolled in managed care. This brochure will give you information concerning your legal rights.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
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