State Agencies
Hope Florida has served over 100,000 Floridians, helping to reduce or eliminate reliance on public assistance to meet daily needs. There are currently 42 locations across the state for individuals to receive in-person assistance from a Hope Navigator or a Hope Florida bus for deployment in cases of emergency. The Hope Florida program continues to expand to reach more Floridians in need.
State Agencies Associated with Hope Florida
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Career Source Florida
- Florida Department of Children and Families
- Florida Department of Education
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
For more information regarding Hope Florida, please visit https://hopeflorida.com/.
Key Milestones and Expansions of Hope Florida
September 9, 2021
First Lady Casey DeSantis launches Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Hope.
March 30, 2022
First Lady DeSantis announces that the Hope Florida initiative hit the major milestone of providing family-centered assistance to more than 25,000 Floridians.
July 15, 2022
Hope Florida establishes the Hope Florida Fund to harness the charity of the private sector to support local, mission-driven nonprofits.
August 30, 2022
Hope Florida expands to serve Florida’s elders and provide opportunities for seniors looking to volunteer.
February 10, 2023
Twenty-two nonprofit organizations supported through the Hope Florida Fund, totaling $185,000 to supplement boots-on-the-ground efforts to serve.
March 21, 2023
Hope Florida expands to include private-sector business entities to be part of the solution in meeting the needs of Floridians.
March 29, 2023
Hope Florida begins serving juvenile justice involved youth and their families.
June 9, 2023
Hope Florida partners with private-sector businesses to provide career opportunities through CareerSource Florida.
September 5, 2023
First Lady DeSantis celebrates Hope Florida’s two-year anniversary and announces expansion to assist Floridians with unique abilities.
September 20, 2023
Hope Florida provides mentors for youth aging out of foster care through the Guardian ad Litem Office.
November 22, 2023
Hope Florida begins serving Florida veterans and their families.