Trauma-informed mobile DNA collection for DCF caseworkers, child welfare agencies, guardian ad litem programs, and dependency courts β statewide, on your timeline.
We are a trusted DNA collection partner for Florida's child welfare system. Our collectors are trained to work in sensitive environments with children, families, and individuals who have experienced trauma.
Biological relationship verification required for TPR proceedings. Court-admissible results with full chain-of-custody, formatted for dependency court submission.
Court-AdmissibleDNA verification to confirm biological relationships before reunifying children with family members. Accepted by Florida DCF and all circuit courts.
COC AvailableVerify biological relationships for kinship placement approval. We coordinate directly with caseworkers to schedule collection at a location that works for the family.
Priority SchedulingPriority execution of court-ordered DNA for dependency proceedings. Court order verified on file before any collection is scheduled.
Court-Ordered PriorityGAL programs and CASA volunteers can refer cases for relationship verification when biological connections are disputed or unknown.
GAL / CASAAABB-protocol immigration DNA for refugee families and unaccompanied minor cases requiring USCIS or embassy-formatted results.
AABB ProtocolDNA collection in child welfare cases requires more than technical skill β it requires patience, sensitivity, and an understanding of the families and circumstances involved. Our collectors are trained for this.
Phone, email, or portal. Include case number, parties, and any court order. We open the file within 2 business hours.
We contact the family or placement directly β you don't need to arrange the appointment.
Certified collector goes to the location β home, foster placement, shelter, or facility. IDs verified, COC completed on-site.
Certified results delivered directly to the caseworker or supervisor via portal or encrypted email in 2β5 business days.
Full case file archived 5+ years. Re-issuance available upon request for court proceedings.
| Service | Common Use in Child Welfare | Court-Admissible | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Paternity (COC) | TPR, custody, child support proceedings | β Yes | 2β5 days |
| Court-Ordered DNA | Judge-mandated in dependency hearings | β Yes | 2β5 days |
| Siblingship Testing | Sibling group verification for placement decisions | β Yes (COC) | 2β5 days |
| Grandparentage (46-marker) | Kinship placement with grandparents | β Yes (COC) | 2β5 days |
| Avuncular / Extended Family | Kinship with aunt, uncle, or other relatives | β Yes (COC) | 2β5 days |
| Immigration DNA (AABB) | Refugee & unaccompanied minor cases | β Yes (AABB) | 3β5 days |
| Alternative Specimen Extraction | Cases where standard swab is not possible | β COC available | 3β5 days |
* All services include mobile collection at no additional travel fee within standard service zones. Same-day and expedited options available for urgent court deadlines.
Statewide coverage including rural and underserved areas. No county is out of reach.
Emergency same-day collection available 7 days/week for court-deadline cases. No extra process β just call.
Trained to collect in jails, DJJ facilities, hospitals, shelters, and group homes. +$50 facility access fee applies.
Results delivered directly to the caseworker or supervisor of record β not through a general office queue.
Net-30 monthly invoicing for DCF district offices and contracted agencies. No upfront payment required per case.
All case data handled under strict HIPAA protocols. Results never shared with unauthorized parties under any circumstances.
We work with DCF district offices, contracted child welfare agencies, and court-appointed programs to make billing as frictionless as possible.
DCF caseworkers and agency staff can submit referrals through any of the following channels. Include the case number and any applicable court order.