Voices For Children Foundation Welcomes New Board Chair

Feb. 5, 2008 - PRLog -- Dr. Michael Rosenberg has served on the Board of Voices For Children since 2000, and has been instrumental to the success of various committees, including board development and the building campaign, which seeks funds for a permanent home for the foundation. Along with Dr. Rosenberg, his wife Diane has also been heavily involved in the organization throughout the years, especially with its annual Holiday Toy Drive.

“I hope to continue the growth of Voices For Children’s fundraising efforts with the goal of providing a guardian ad litem for every child we serve,” Dr. Rosenberg said. “In addition, my goals include a permanent home for the Voices office so that we may expand the enrichment programs we offer the children.”

Dr. Rosenberg received his doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Maryland and holds a masters of science degree in orthodontics from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has been a member of various professional societies including the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the South Florida District Dental Society, and the American Association of Orthodontists. He also has received professional awards such as the South Florida Dental Society Outstanding Member Award and the Florida Dental Association Outstanding Service Award.

“We are excited about Mike strengthening the Voices infrastructure as well as leading the organization into an era of unprecedented growth,” said Voice For Children CEO Nestor Rodriguez. “We are fortunate to have, in Mike, a keen businessman with an unparalleled passion and dedication to the plight of the children we serve.”
     
The Voices For Children Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders and volunteers who oversee the administration and finances of the foundation. The chairman appoints the heads of committees at the beginning of each term. The committee chairs for the 2008-2009 term include:  Governance Committee, Michael Rosenberg; Annual Resource Development, Marco Tejada; Board Development, Yolanda Berkowitz; Communications, William Plasencia; Finance Committee, Blain Heckaman; Programs & Special Projects, Gail Appelrouth; Strategic Resource Development, Hans Mueller.
         
The mission of Voices For Children Foundation is to raise funds to ensure that every abused, abandoned, and neglected child in Miami-Dade County has a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem and that financial assistance and other resources are available to meet their needs. Be A Voice, visit www.voices4.org.

The mission of the Guardian Ad Litem Program is to advocate for the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children and who are involved in dependency court proceedings. There are over 4,000 children in court proceedings who need representation, with the Guardian Ad Litem advocating for approximately 90% of them. To become a Guardian Ad Litem volunteer, call 305.638.6861.

Website: voices4.org