Florida Guardian ad Litem Academy

The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is the best way to represent the legal interests of Florida’s most vulnerable children, the abused, abandoned and neglected based on data and evidence. Florida law requires the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office to represent Florida’s children caught in the complex foster care system every day through no fault of their own. They face a world of temporary living situations and intervening professionals with a high turnover rate.  We are the only agency on the child’s case who focuses only on the child and represents the child’s legal interests in court and their social needs in the community.

The Guardian ad Litem CHAMPIONS join us for a panel discussion on how to support youth voice in court, offering strategies and insights to discuss court with youth and help support them before, during, and after a court hearing.  They will also offer advice on how to guide and support youth to self-advocate as they get older and help them discover their own voice.  

Original Webinar Date: November 13, 2024

Presenters:  

Rayla James, Guardian ad Litem CHAMPION

Ethan Du Ross, Guardian ad Litem CHAMPION

Ashley Ise, Lead Guardian ad Litem Attorney - Guardian ad Litem Office - Circuit 13