Please join Guardian ad Litem CHAMPIONS Rayla James and Derrick Perez, alongside Assistant Circuit Director and Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office Attorney, Chris Guarino for a panel discussion on normalcy and Keys to Independence. Our panelist touch on important points for us all to remember when working with our youth in foster care. 


Moderator & Guest Presenters: 

Camille Frazer, Esq. - Director of Legal Training, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Rayla James - Young Adult Coordinator, CHAMPION, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Derrick Perez - Certified Child Advocate Manager, Youth Services Advisor, CHAMPION, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Christopher Guarino, Esq. - Assistant Circuit Director, 4th Circuit, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Andrea Smith, Esq. - Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, FAWL Mentor


Original live webinar broadcast occurred July 14, 2023.


* This training was presented for the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office by the Keys to Independence program

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Keys to Independence

    • Overview

    • Video Presentation

    • Handouts & Resources

    • QUIZ: Youth Voice