TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that each of Florida’s 67 sheriffs now have a Hope Florida liaison in their office. These liaisons now serve as a dedicated person on staff who acts as a point of contact between the sheriff’s office and Hope Florida, serves as a trained expert in Hope Florida, receives Hope Florida materials to distribute within their office, and trains others on the philosophy and functions of Hope Florida.
“Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and I announced that each of Florida’s 67 sheriffs now have a Hope Florida liaison in their office,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We are grateful for their partnership and pleased that Hope Florida continues to help so many to find self-sufficiency.”
“Hope Florida is about helping people to succeed—to achieve their God-given potential and the American Dream,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Thank you, Florida Sheriffs, for joining us in uplifting Floridians in need and helping them on a pathway to self-sufficiency. If you need help, call 833-GET-HOPE.”
Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida brings together the private sector, faith-based community, and nonprofits and utilizes Hope Navigators to guide individuals through existing resources and onto a pathway to economic prosperity and self-sufficiency.
To date, more than 118,000 Floridians have been referred to Hope Florida, and as a result, 30,000 Floridians have reduced or completely eliminated their reliance on public assistance. Thanks to its success, Hope Florida will save taxpayers an estimated $108 million per year and over $1 billion over ten years.
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