The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office represents abused, abandoned and neglected children in court and the community. Our unique approach allows us to support the whole child, addressing their physical, educational, mental, emotional, social, and legal needs. In Florida, we recognize that children cannot make decisions for themselves that involve their health and safety.
In Florida, according to state statute, a Guardian ad Litem can be a certified volunteer, staff attorney, contract attorney, certified pro bono attorney, court-appointed attorney, Guardian ad Litem Office staff, or a responsible adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a court proceeding as provided for by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 39 of the Florida State Statutes, who is a party to any judicial proceeding as a representative of the child, and who serves until discharged by the court.
Guardians ad Litem become people our most vulnerable children can trust, helping us be their voice. As a team together, we provide powerful, effective, high-quality advocacy with one goal: that every child finds a safe, loving, permanent home where they can thrive.
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