• First National Bank of the Gulf Coast Tournament Gives Local Children a Champion
    First National Bank of the Gulf Coast Tournament Gives Local Children a Champion

    The Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament held by First National Bank of the Gulf Coast at Hideout Golf Club brought $56,743.00 split evenly between Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida and Eden Autism Services Florida. Champions of local children, First National’s previous golf tournaments have benefited other charities helping children.

    “The generosity of so many will make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community,” said President Garrett Richter when presenting a ceremonial check to Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida. [ Read more → ]

  • New Volunteer Orientations Announced!
    New Volunteer Orientations Announced!

    Who stands up for the best interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children locally? Ordinary citizens like you! If you have one hour, come hear about how you can help! New one-hour orientations are open to Florida residents at least 21 years old, and others interested in the Program. [ Read more → ]

"Guardians ad litem are vital to the safety and welfare of our communities’ children. They focus with laser-like intensity on children’s best-interests throughout the dependency legal proceedings. They do so consistently and with great commitment regardless of the vicissitudes of dependency policies and personnel. While other participants chart the course of the legal case and the parents’ journeys, without guardians, the process would be rudderless.”
--Elizabeth V. Krier, Collier County Circuit Judge