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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 397.95

  • Department: means the Department of Children and Families. See Florida Statutes 397.311
  • Screening: means the gathering of initial information to be used in determining a person's need for assessment, services, or referral. See Florida Statutes 397.311
  • Substance abuse: means the misuse or abuse of, or dependence on alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications. See Florida Statutes 397.311
  • Substate entity: means a departmental office designated to serve a geographical area specified by the department. See Florida Statutes 397.311
Each substate entity of the department shall ensure that all screening, intake, assessment, enrollment, service planning, and case management services provided under this part are provided by children’s substance abuse services providers licensed under part II of this chapter and in accordance with standards set forth in department rules.