State Representative Marie Woodson

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) serves as the primary resource for veterans in Florida, providing access to earned services, benefits, and support. With a commitment to honoring the state's 1.4 million veterans, FDVA offers a variety of programs, including the Hope Florida initiative and the statewide Veterans Dental Program aimed at improving veterans' well-being. In addition to its extensive benefits services, the FDVA is dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans and their families through employment, training, and educational opportunities. The organization is also actively engaged in hiring healthcare professionals for its State Veterans Homes, reflecting its mission to support and care for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Generated from the website

The Florida Department of Corrections (DC) is one of the largest state prison systems in the United States. The departments has 146 facilities throughout Florida, including 62 prisons, 46 work/forestry camps, one treatment center, 33 work release centers and five road prisons. It provides academic, vocational and substance abuse programs to inmates and offenders in areas, such as adult basic education, and printing and graphics. The Florida Department of Corrections parole and probation officers monitor offenders released from prison on parole, control/conditional/conditional medical release and offenders placed on court ordered supervision.

The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. As a division of the Florida Department of Education, VR offers a range of services, including pre-employment transition services for students and job placement assistance for adults. With a commitment to equal opportunity, VR ensures compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws while providing resources and support to enhance the employment prospects of people with disabilities. Funding for VR primarily comes from a grant by the U.S. Department of Education, supplemented by state appropriations. Generated from the website