b"Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem OfficeDennis W. Moore Interim Executive DirectorThank you for reading this report and for your dedication and concern for the welfare of Florida's most vulnerable children - those who are abused, neglected, and in dependency court. The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office represents these children and advocates for their best interests, including their legal interests. Guardian ad Litem representation aligns with the child welfare system's goal to serve children's best interests. It is the most developmentally appropriate, efficient, and effective way to promote their safety, health and well-being. Every child in dependency court needs a guardian ad litem.The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office focuses exclusively on the child's unique needs in each case. The Office continuously strives to represent more children and enhance our advocacy, partnerships, and outreach for their benefit. This year, we have made significant strides and ended the year representing more than 90% of the children in Florida's child welfare system under 18 years old. We have identified a federal funding stream that will allow us to reach 100%. We continue to grow our public-private partnerships by reaching out to communities, corporations, and not-for-profit partners to expand the Offices support network for children. We have incorporated input from youth in new ways to enhance our advocacy.I am honored to be associated with people who give so much to the, children in our communities. I continue to learn from the children we representand I am humbled in our representation of them, giving them a voice and helping them find their own. Dennis W. Moore Interim Executive Director 2"