Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem - Circuit 13

Happy Anniversary to all our Guardian ad Litem Volunteers who joined the office during May! We appreciate all you do.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering with the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, please visit www.guardianadlitem.org

Learn more about becoming a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, mentor or pro bono attorney.
Attend our Information Session on Monday, June 1 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. at the:
Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618.
Visit www.guardianadlitem.org for more information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Often, children who are abused, neglected, or abandoned face significant hurdles, including mental health challenges. Consistent, caring adults in their lives help them know they are not alone and support access to the services they need to promote healing.

It is a time to focus on providing education and supporting those with mental health conditions. One of the most important tools is connection—connection to resources, to community, and to a network of support.

To learn how you can make a difference in the life of an abused, abandoned, or neglected child, visit www.guardianadlitem.org.

The Florida Guardian ad Litem Office extends its gratitude to those who step forward to support children in care and remains committed to representing their legal interests both in court and in the community.

To learn more about how you can help, visit: http://www.guardianadlitem.org

May is Foster Care Awareness Month.

Every day, children across Florida who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect rely on caring adults to help support them through difficult circumstances. Foster families play an important role in providing stability and a safe place during this time.

Child welfare involves many individuals and organizations, each with a distinct role in the process. Throughout it, the focus remains on helping children navigate challenging circumstances and move toward safe, stable, and permanent outcomes.

The Florida Guardian ad Litem Office extends its gratitude to those who step forward to support children in care and remains committed to representing their legal interests both in court and in the community.

To learn more about how you can help, visit: http://www.guardianadlitem.org

We appreciate our volunteers! Our May Guardian ad Litem Volunteer training classes are underway.

Visit www.guardianadlitem.org and learn more so that you can be a part of our June training.

Our office is so lucky to have Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Amy Schmitzer on our team. She always rises to the call without hesitation. Recently, Amy was asked to step in and complete an immediate one-time visit for a very young child who experienced severe trauma. She did not hesitate to say yes. Amy continues to visit the child regularly, staying on the case as the child’s Guardian ad Litem Volunteer.

Along with going above and beyond for the child, Amy has been a support for the child’s caregivers who shared high praise for Amy’s communication and support. They described her as someone they can trust, providing clear, accurate, and useful information.

Thank you, Amy, for everything you are doing and continuing to do!

If you would like to learn more about joining the Guardian ad Litem team, please visit www.guardianadlitem.org for more information.