Guardian ad Litem Fourth Judicial Circuit

09/25/2026

Our CHAMPIONS have been on the move across Florida!

Over the past few weeks, CHAMPIONS panels have brought together members of our Guardian ad Litem community, local stakeholders and community leaders in Circuits 4, 6,10 and 13, for meaningful conversations about the experiences of children and young adults in Florida’s child welfare system.

We were excited to see so many community leaders attend, ask questions and engage directly with our CHAMPIONS. These conversations provide valuable insight that can help strengthen how we represent the legal interests of children in court and in the community.

Thank you to our CHAMPIONS, our local teams and everyone who joined these important discussions.

Want to make a difference for a child in your community? Become a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer and be part of the team that represents the legal interests of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect.

Learn more and get started at guardianadlitem.org

09/23/2026

September is National Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation and Development Month, and we’re proud to recognize our Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Managers who work each day to make a difference for children and families across Florida.

Their dedication, compassion and commitment help strengthen the teams that represent the legal interests of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment and neglect.

Thank you to our Child Advocate Managers for the important work you do every day. 💙💛

09/22/2026

Join our recruiters Wednesday, September 23rd or Thursday, September 24th for an information session to gain insightful knowledge on how you can support and help represent Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. We will provide information on the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, including the volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved. The virtual sessions are held at 12 PM or 6 PM. Please register and participate at bit.ly/fgalo_infosession.

09/19/2026

Our Volunteer Recruiter Grant Jones will be at the Orange Park Farmer’s Market tomorrow from 10 AM – 3 PM. Please come by and see him! You can learn about the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office and how you can help the abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.
https://orangeparkmarket.com/

09/18/2026

Florida Guardian ad Litem Office at the 2026 Florida Children and Families Summit!

Last week, child welfare professionals from across the state, including staff and volunteers from the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, came together at the 2026 Florida Children and Families Summit to share knowledge, best practices and ideas for continuing to help Florida’s children. Our team appreciated the opportunity to learn from others while also sharing information about the Office and how we represent the legal interests of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment and neglect.

A highlight of the Summit was seeing members of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office’s CHAMPIONS take the stage to share their perspectives, insights and ideas during several workshops. CHAMPIONS draw from their own experiences in Florida’s child welfare system to help inform conversations about policies, practices and the support provided to children and young adults across our state.

During the Summit, CHAMPIONS spoke about the importance of sibling relationships and shared advice with child welfare professionals who are helping teens prepare for their next chapter. We are incredibly grateful to our CHAMPIONS for sharing their experiences and continuing to make an impact.

Other members of our team also shared their knowledge, including Assistant Director Wendy Rodriguez and Child Advocate Manager Supervisor Paige Cueto from Circuit 19, who presented “Engaging Families in Meaningful Change.” Opportunities like the Summit allow us to learn from one another, share what we know and continue working toward our shared purpose of helping Florida’s children thrive.

Follow our page to learn more about the CHAMPIONS and how their experiences are helping shape the work we do for Florida’s children. Visit www.guardianadlitem.org to learn how you can get involved.

09/11/2026

Today, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honors the heroes, first responders, service members, and families forever impacted by that day.

Patriot Day is a reminder of the strength found in compassion, community, and stepping forward to serve others — values that continue to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Florida.

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Come out to the Riverside Arts Market tomorrow. Our Volunteer Recruiter Samari Franco will be there from 10 AM – 3 PM. Ask questions and learn about the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office and how you can help represent abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

Join our recruiters Wednesday, September 9th or Thursday, September 10th for an information session to gain insightful knowledge on how you can support and help represent Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. We will provide information on the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, including the volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved. The virtual sessions are held at 12 PM or 6 PM. Please register and participate at bit.ly/fgalo_infosession.