More About Hero to a Child (formerly Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay)
Hero To A Child was founded to ensure that the basic rights and needs of every child in the GAL program are met. In 2021, they responded to more than 4,806 individual needs requests for children right here in our community.
The number of children in care in the 6th Judicial Circuit they serve has seen a greater than 41% increase over the past 6 years, making it the highest circuit in the entire state of Florida for children in the dependency system. The role of the Guardian ad Litem is vital in the life of children in the dependency system. A child with a GAL is more likely to find permanency and less likely to re-enter the foster system. While they are currently serving more than 70% of children in care in Circuit 6, it is their goal to reach 100% and they need the help of the community to raise the funds and awareness necessary to do that. Funds raised through Hero To A Child are used to help meet the needs of each child in care and to recruit more GAL volunteers to be the voice of the child in court. A GAL is often the only form of consistency for children in the system and often the only voice solely vested in what is best for that individual child.
Hero To A Child envisions a community where every child and young adult is safe, secure, and thriving. They believe every child deserves to have a permanent family and be well prepared for their future beyond foster care. Hero To A Child works closely with the Guardian ad Litem Program and raises all funds through private individuals, corporations, civic organizations, faith communities, and fundraising events. They do not receive any government assistance.
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