Florida Guardian ad Litem Program

Become a powerful advocate on behalf of children who are abused, abandoned and/or neglected. The Guardian ad Litem Program offers various pro bono opportunities for representing the interests of children. For example, advocating for a teen to ensure he/she receive all entitled benefits in preparation for adulthood. An attorney may also represent a child in a regular attorney-client relationship as an attorney ad litem by utilizing their area of expertise in special education, guardianship, probate, immigration, and juvenile deliquency.

  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie
  • Area of law: Family & Juvenile
  • Populations Served: Children, Juveniles
  • Opportunities For: Lawyers, Paralegals, Senior Lawyers
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: No
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: No
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Litigation: Trial/Direct Representation
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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