Guardian Ad Litem Program 12th Circuit Desoto County
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
Location
223 East Oak Street Suite 2Arcadia, FL 34266 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of GAL is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where GAL steps in. GAL was created to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, GAL volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the GAL vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.