Florida Guardian ad Litem Program Annual Report

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Commitment2019Representing Children –38,191 total children represented610,000+551343,000+Floridians volunteered asGuardians ad LitemPro Bono Attorneysdonated legal serviceshours donated by VolunteerChild Advocates2,898,000+ miles drivenThe biggest impact the Program has had isto show me – and other kids like me – thatwe matter. They show us that they are forthe children, and they actually listen to meand care about my opinions and needs.
7“We are all together.”That was his answer when I asked the oldest childwhat he likes best about his new home. He was oneof six brothers and sisters who had been in and outof the system. This time when they were placed infoster care, the girls were in one home and the boysin another. A relative was willing to adopt them if thetermination of parental rights succeeded, but therewere just too many delays. We filed a motion tocompel a change of placement and move them to therelative’s home. The court agreed and the children area family again.Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, 2nd Judicial Circuit1990 – All of Florida’s judicial circuits have a GAL programoperating under the supervision of chief judges. By 2002,GAL volunteers represented children on 6,847 cases.Years
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