Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Guardian ad Litem Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: GAL
\nMailing Address: 1700 Monroe Street, Suite 600
\nCity: Fort Myers
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33901
\nMain Phone: 239-533-1435
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/voicesforkids.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-2296529
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/30\/2023
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Guardian Ad Litem Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Guardian Ad Litem Foundation\u2019s (GAL) mission is to ensure that every child in the dependency court system is represented by a GAL volunteer.<\/p>\n
GAL represents 2,002 children in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry counties, who have been removed from their unsafe living situations and are under the jurisdiction of the state and is committed to being a powerful and effective voice in advocating for the best interests of Southwest Florida\u2019s (SWFL) abused, abandoned, and neglected children. <\/p>\n
Our volunteer program makes our work possible \u2013 the dedication of these 530+ volunteers is unmatched. Their role is to monitor the progress of a child\u2019s case until a safe and permanent home is achieved, which is done by visiting the child at least once per month to ensure safety; assessing the needs and opinions of the child; collecting information from key people in the child\u2019s life to help guide recommendations; and making recommendations to the court and case managers regarding the best interests of the child.
\nGAL\u2019s goal is to provide a volunteer child advocate for 100% of the children assigned to SWFL\u2019s 20th Circuit dependency court system. Until a child can be placed in a permanent home that is safe, loving, and comfortable, they remain under the careful supervision of our volunteers, who ensure that the children\u2019s needs are fully met.<\/p>\n
A typical client is served, on average, for 18 months during the life of their case. Sometimes this amount of time can be significantly longer, coupled with multiple foster home placements, school districts, etc., making the consistency of the GAL Volunteer Advocate that much more impactful in the child’s life.
\nThe Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s investment will help us continue our critical advocacy services to foster children in SWFL, as well as draw closer to our goal of 100% representation.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $577,701<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Governmental, United Way, Public Support<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 Year
\nGeographical Area Served: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jessica
\nContact Last Name: Stanfield
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 239-533-1435
\nContact Email: jstanfield@galfoundation20.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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