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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STATE AGENCY FUNDING REQUEST <br />B. Organizational Capability <br />i. vescnpuon of ine countywiae purpose the tunds will be used for: <br />The Guardian ad Litem Program represents children that have been abandoned, abused and <br />neglected in Indian River County. Through Circuit Court appointment, the Guardian ad Litem Program <br />gives Indian River children who find themselves involved in the Court system a voice in the courts. The <br />funding provides for the staff members of the Guardian ad Litem Program to adequately operate and <br />represent the children in this process. <br />2. Listing of specific programs your agency offers to our community. <br />The Guardian ad Litem Program is a crucial component of the Dependency system, this program <br />provides a voice for children who have been abandoned, abused and neglected. The Guardian ad <br />Litem Program takes a proactive role in each child's life and ensures their best interest is represented <br />in the Court system. The Program works with a large number of social service agencies to ensure the <br />children's voice is heard. <br />55 <br />