Help abused and neglected children in our community
Guardian Ad Litem Program - 14th Judicial Circuit - Panama City
Guardians ad Litem represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in our community by being the voice for the child before the courts and agencies in the community. Please join us in helping to ensure that every child in our area has an opportunity for permanency and a safe and happy home. In giving just a few hours per month, you truly can make a difference in the life of a child! The Guardian ad Litem Program serves Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties. Please call for more information: 850-747-5180
About Guardian Ad Litem Program - 14th Judicial Circuit - Panama City
Location:
P.O. Box 2466, Panama City, FL 32402, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program is to recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are alleged to be abused, neglected or abandoned and who are involved in court proceedings. Best interests include preservation of the child's physical safety and emotional well-being; permanent placement in a stable and nurturing home environment that fosters the child's healthy growth and development; and protection from further harm during the child's involvement in the court system.
Description
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program is a state program. Its volunteers are citizens trained to represent the child and advocate for his or her best interests. The 14th Judicial Circuit encompasses Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties.