Florida § 409.407 - Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 409.407 — Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 409.407. Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states.
The Department of Children and Families, which is authorized to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for the implementation of the purposes of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance pursuant to s. 409.406, may not expand the financial commitment of the state beyond the financial obligation of the adoption-assistance agreements and Medicaid.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 409.407
What does Florida Statutes § 409.407 cover?
Section 409.407 ("Interstate agreements between the Department of Children and Families and agencies of other states.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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