Senate panel OKs Taylor Hatch to lead DCF as Senate confirmation process begins

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,022

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The 2026 Senate confirmation journey has begun for acting Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch.

After failing to be confirmed by the full Senate during the 2025 session, Hatcher stood before members of the Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee Tuesday recalling a message her pastor delivered as part of a sermon:

“Anchor yourself to who you want to be, and when it comes to work, anchor your identity before you analyze …

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