State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program
300 Orange Ave, 2nd floor Nineteenth Judicial Court
Fort Pierce , Florida 34950

Phone: (772) 785-5804
Extension:
Toll Free Phone: (866) 341-1425
Fax:
TDD Phone:

Website: guardianadlitem.org

Program Description

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is appointed by the court to advocate for a child. Most of these children have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. The GAL becomes familiar with the child and the child's case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure a safe, caring, stable and permanent environment.

Services Available Through This Program

Community Activities- Volunteering

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Every child appointed to the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is assigned a Guardian ad Litem Attorney. The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is a Guardianship type of legal representation. In Florida, we recognize that children cannot make decisions for themselves that involve their health and safety. Guardians' ad Litem must provide all information to the judge about the child and advocate for what is in the child?s best interest.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

None charged.

Points of Interest

Our Vision: To provide high-quality legal representation to every child under the jurisdiction of Florida?s dependency courts.