PRO BONO ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
In 2023, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office was appointed to and represented more than 34,000 children under the jurisdiction of Florida’s juvenile dependency courts. High-quality, independent, effective legal advocacy is crucial to ensure that children in foster care reach permanency quickly, get the services they need and have a voice in court.
If you choose to help Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children, the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office will support you. The Office is focused on providing supportive pro bono opportunities. The Office has more than 200 staff attorneys positions who can answer questions or offer practice aids such as templates for motions and guidance on substantive law. Our child welfare professionals can provide information about local procedures and community resources. Pro bono attorneys can access free online training and CLE opportunities at Florida Guardian ad Litem Academy.
ALL IN FOR KIDS

Defending Best Interests
With the support of the Guardian ad Litem Appellate Team, pro bono attorneys represent the child during the appeals process by writing answer briefs.

FAWL in Love with GAL
Pro bono attorneys mentor youth as they venture to independence. Free CLE training provided to all participants.

INDEPENDENT LIVING ATTORNEY

Volunteer Advocates
Pro bono attorneys work with the Office’s multidisciplinary team to represent abused, abandoned, and neglected children.