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I <br />C <br />Organizational Capability <br />1. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for: <br />The Guardian ad Litem Office represents children that have been abandoned, abused, and neglected in Indian River. <br />Through Circuit Court appointment, the Guardian ad Litem Office gives Indian River children who find themselves <br />involved in the Court system a voice in the courts. The funding provides for the staff members of the Guardian ad Litem <br />Office to adequately operate and represent the children in this process. <br />2. Listing of specific programs your agency offers to our community. <br />The Guardian ad Litem Office is a crucial component of the Dependency system. It provides a voice for children who <br />have been abandoned, abused, and neglected. The Guardian ad Litem Office takes a proactive role in each child's life <br />and ensures their best interest is represented in the Court system. The Guardian ad Litem Office works with a large <br />number of social service agencies to ensure the children's voice is heard. <br />139 <br />