Contact:  Lucia Bonavita, 561-355-2204, Lbonavita@pbcgov.org

Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth announced today that the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation selected Palm Beach County as the 2018 County of the Year.   This is in recognition and appreciation of the county's unwavering support of the program.  

Commissioner Weinroth said, "This is a terrific program that advocates for abused and neglected children.  The positive impact it has on a child's life can be life-changing.  As a past volunteer, I cannot express how rewarding it was to be there for these children."   

Over the years, the county has supported the Guardian ad Litem program in a variety of ways including funding of staffing needs, a visitation center and training on trauma informed care. 

The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program in Palm Beach County is a partnership of community advocates and professional staff providing a powerful voice on behalf of Florida's abused and neglected children. Guardian ad Litem Volunteers (GALs) are trained, court-appointed advocates for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.  For more information on the program, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, visit http://www.galpbc.org/.