Talk to TLC
Questions, a hard week, or just need to be pointed in the right direction:
- Call or text: 813-704-0019
- Email: info@tlcfamilies.org
- Come to a meeting: 3rd Friday of every month, dinner at 6:00
- Join the private TLC Facebook Group
Need Support?
You don't have to figure any of this out alone. Reach out — a caregiver who gets it will answer.
FAST — Foster Allegation Support Team
Facing an allegation or abuse report? FAST is Florida FAPA's free, confidential support line for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers — call the moment an allegation is made, or might be made, against you.
Call FAST · 1-800-327-8119 fast@floridafapa.org
If an allegation happens
- Call FAST first — they offer support without judgment.
- Start a dated, written journal of events, conversations, and communications.
- Insist on participating fully in any investigation.
- Ask licensing staff or your case manager to help explain the situation to the children.
Practical help
- Care Closet — clothing, shoes, books, toys, diapers
- Care Grants & forms — financial help and paperwork
- Local resource directory — food, housing, and more via Aunt Bertha