JUDGE GLADSTONE RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS CHILES ADVOCACY AWARD AT THIS YEARS CHILDREN’S WEEK IN TALLAHASSEE

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JUDGE GLADSTONE RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS CHILES ADVOCACY AWARD (Video)  Judge Gladstone’s 40-year career on the bench and his work as a vocal advocate on behalf of dependent children and families in Florida was honored when he received the Chiles Advocacy Award at this year’s Children’s Week in Tallahassee Florida.  The award is given to a […]

Call for Proposals 2015 GAL Disabilities Training Conference

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  The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2015 Disabilities Training Conference: Imagining the Future to be held May 21 -22, 2015 at the JW Marriott, Grande Lakes Orlando.  This conference will bring together attorneys ad litem, attorneys and non-attorneys from government agencies and as […]

The Akerman Law Firm is the recipient of the 2015 Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendation Award

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The 2015 Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendation Award is presented by the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Bar recognizing Akerman for their contribution in the provision of bro bono legal services to individuals or groups that cannot otherwise afford the services.  This award recognizes the extraordinary commitment on the part of Akerman in providing access […]

Carol McNally Presented with Honorary Guardian ad Litem Award

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Carol is the Executive Director of Healthy Families Florida and is retiring after years of advocacy. Healthy Families Florida is a nationally accredited home visiting program for expectant parents and parents of newborns experiencing stressful life situations. The program improves childhood outcomes and increases family self-sufficiency by empowering parents through education and community support. Parents […]