Hope Florida guides Floridians toward economic independence and prosperity
Tallahassee, Florida - On June 5, 2024, Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the state, to highlight new resources available for officers to direct people to Hope Florida. This summer, law enforcement agencies, departments and offices will receive personnel training on connecting those in need with a Hope Florida Navigator through the Hope Line.
Hope Florida utilizes Hope Navigators to guide Floridians on an individualized path to economic independence and prosperity by focusing on collaboration between the private sector, faith-based communities, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Hope Navigators help individuals identify their needs, develop long-term goals, map out a path forward, and work toward a lasting solution to ensure that all sectors of the community have 'a seat at the table.’
“Florida law enforcement work tirelessly to protect Floridians,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Today, we are equipping them with resources to do even more good by referring those in need to Hope Florida.”
Since Hope Florida’s launch, nearly 30,000 Floridians have reduced reliance or are no longer reliant on government assistance, which is estimated to save the State of Florida nearly $800 million over 10 years. Hope Florida serves families, foster youth, veterans, individuals with unique abilities, vulnerable women, those facing crisis, and other Floridians in need.
Floridians who need support can connect with Hope Florida by visiting www.HopeFlorida.com or calling the Hope Line (850-300-HOPE).