The Seminole Sitters sponsored a dozen children this year through the Guardian ad Litem program, aged 14 months to 16 years. Eleven of the children were boys, as the program's contact informed us that there was a deep need for little boys to be "adopted" this Christmas.
The Florida Guardian ad Litem program speaks for abused and neglected children in court. It's difficult for children to testify against their own parents, especially when the parent-in-question is in the same courtroom. An advocate from the GaL program is granted time alone with the child to hear their story, and then speaks in their place during the hearing.
Seminole Sitter Lisa-Marie is a former Guardian ad Litem, and encouraged the others, writing "You guys have no idea how much this makes these kids' day - their year. My child was crying; he was so happy with the gifts he got." Without these gifts, many of the children being assisted by GaL would have a very lonely and empty Christmas.
If you are interested in getting involved with the local Guardian ad Litem program, they are always seeking volunteers.
