FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $10,776 at “Fashion to a Tea,” an elegant high tea luncheon that raised awareness and support for programs assisting foster children in Charlotte County. Fashion to a Tea included lunch, a silent auction, fun surprises and a spirited fashion show
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host an elegant high tea luncheon on Oct. 30 to raise money for programs assisting foster children in Charlotte County. Fashion to a Tea features lunch, a silent auction, fun surprises and a spirited fashion show with models showcasing the
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2019) – The Charlotte Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, for a program that aims to bring normalcy to the lives of youth in the child welfare and foster care systems. Through its Children’s Needs Program, Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, has appointed Jessica Stanfield as its new executive director. In this role, Stanfield will be responsible for carrying out the nonprofit organization’s mission of ensuring that every abused, neglected and abandoned youth in Southwest Florida has a voice as they navigate
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 3, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, was awarded a $10,000 grant from The League Club to support its vital Beds for Kids initiative. Beds for Kids is a program that allows Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates to request a new bed for Southwest Florida families who are
By Bruce L. Greenberg Every child deserves a normal life. The definition of “normal” might vary, but we can all agree that children should have a stable home environment, be able to balance schoolwork with play and generally enjoy being a kid. For children whose parents are in jail, addicted to drugs or abusive, their
By Susan Barnett Imagine if your birthday was just another day – no party, no gifts, no cake, no extra attention. You certainly wouldn’t feel special. Unfortunately, it’s an incredibly sad reality for many children in Southwest Florida. They aren’t made to feel special on their birthdays, or any other day for that matter. With
Guardian ad Litem Foundation offers a voice, guidance for abused, neglected and abandoned children in Southwest Florida By Roxanne Dyer Children should never be left to fend for themselves. Unfortunately, many youth in Southwest Florida have been abused, neglected or abandoned by their biological parents. With mom and dad out
Bedz for Kidz helps Southwest Florida children feel at home By Cynthia Shafer When children are abused, abandoned or neglected, someone needs to step forward and provide compassionate, unwavering care in loco parentis. In 2001, I met a local grandmother who was willing to welcome her grandchild into her home instead
Business partnerships vital to support youth in child welfare system By Bruce Greenberg Imagine being a child whose parents are incarcerated, addicted to drugs, abusive or otherwise unable to care for you. It makes you question who truly cares about you, if anyone. Children who are abused, neglected and abandoned