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B. Organizational Capability <br />i. uescnption of the countywiae purpose the tunas wiii De usea tor: <br />The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office represents children that have been abandoned, abused and neglected. <br />Through Circuit Court appointment, the Guardian ad Litem Office -Circuit 19 gives Indian River County children who find <br />themselves involved in the Court system a voice in the courts. We are the only agency on the child's case who focuses <br />only on the child and represents the child's legal interests in court and their social needs in the community. The funding <br />provides for the staff members of the Guardian ad Litem Office -Circuit 19 to adequately operate and represent the <br />children in this process. <br />C. Listing of specific programs your agency orrers to our community. <br />The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is a crucial component of the Dependency system. It provides a voice for the <br />children who have been abandoned, abused and neglected. The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office takes a proactive <br />role in each child's life and ensures their best interest is represented in the Court system. The Statewide Guardian ad <br />Litem Office works with a large number of social service agencies to ensure the children's voice is heard. <br />139 <br />