Father appealed termination of his parental rights. The Fifth DCA reversed the finding of abandonment by Father based on undisputed testimony that Father visited the child regularly, provided support to the child, and that Father and child were bonded.
The Fifth DCA affirmed termination on other grounds.
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program is celebrating ☺️👏 cyclist Chris Dieringer 🚴♂️ for completing his ride from California to Florida. A Coast-to-Coast ride to raise awareness for programs like Guardian ad Litem ❤️💙 that represent children in state child protection (foster care).
He arrived in St. Augustine this past Saturday and dipped his front tire at Crescent Beach.
"We congratulate Chris, and we thank him... It means the world that (Chris) would do this, because it's so heartfelt." Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Alan Abramowitz.
Read about Chris and his Coast-to-Coast Ride here:
guardianadlitem.org/cyclist-completes-coast-to-coast-ride-for-abused-neglected-children-in-st-augustine/