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Follow on Google News | Community Child Advocates Are Recognized For Their Unparallel Commitment And DedicationMiami-Dade Guardian Ad Litem Program celebrates its volunteers and pays homage to those who have gone above and beyond to represent the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in dependency court.
Nearly two hundred child advocates, judges, attorneys, and guests gathered at the Guardians are Champions recognition banquet to say thank you to the over 350 Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) volunteers who make up the lifeblood of the Program, which, in the year 2007, reached a milestone of 90% representation. “This is our favorite night of the year! It is very exciting to honor our volunteers for the hundreds of hours they dedicate to being the voice for the abused and neglected children of Miami-Dade County,” said Joni Goodman, the 11th Judicial Circuit GAL Program Executive Director. “We try to give special recognition each year to volunteers who go above and beyond. Our volunteers are a special group of people who are committed to advocating for the needs of foster children. No one does more for these children than them,” concluded Goodman. As it is customary, the banquet presented special awards to a law firm who has provided sterling pro-bono service and seven outstanding individuals, all of whom have truly outdone themselves to make a long lasting difference for the children served by the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Each award was introduced by a short video presentation on each recipient, with the emotional stories and inspiring actions of each featured volunteer serving as testament to how commitment and love for children can overcome the biggest hurdles of life. This year’s award recipients are: Division One: Isabel Diaz Division Two: Diana Hearon Division Three: Ronald Kates Division Eight: Phyllis Greenberg Division Nine: Yaselitt Marcia Transitioning Youth Project Award: Betsy Skipp Lorraine Munroe Spirit of Excellence Award: Lynn Hausmann Don Quixote Pro-Bono Attorney Award: Hogan & Hartson LLP With over four thousand children in Miami-Dade’s foster care system, the work of the Guardians Ad Litem is of utmost importance. They are the eyes and ears of the abused, abandoned, and neglected children who are removed from their homes and do not have a loving and caring adult to look after their best interests. Be a Voice, visit http://www.voices4.org. To become a Guardian Ad Litem, call 305.638.6861. # # # About Voices For Children: Voices For Children raises funds to support the Miami-Dade's Guardian Ad Litem Program in their efforts to recruit, train, and support adults to represent the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in dependency court. Additionally, Voices raises funds to meet these children's educational, social, and health needs. Website: voices4.org End
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