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Advocate
ad-və-kət, -ˌkāt n [Middle English advocat, from Anglo-French, from Latin advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice]
  1. : one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court
  2. : one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
  3. : one that supports or promotes the interests of another

The Guardian ad Litem Program is able to represent thousands of children with the help of volunteers. Program volunteers donate countless hours to the children they represent. The unique perspective of volunteers, and their often creative solutions, are highly valued by dependency court judges.

 
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Do I have the qualifications needed to advocate for a child? 756
Do I need to be an attorney to be a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem? 683
How do I become a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem and give a voice to Florida's abused and neglected children? 778
How many children does the Guardian ad Litem Program represent? 811
How many people volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem? 628
How much time must I commit as a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem? 621
What are Volunteer Guardian ad Litem responsibilities? 503
What Is "Best Interest"? 505
What is a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem? 794
What is the role of the Guardian ad Litem? 939

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