Outcomes
2010 Program Highlights
§ The GAL Program represented 3,460 children in 1,020 cases; recruited and certified 137 new Guardian Ad Litem volunteer advocates and supported a total of 589 GAL volunteer advocates throughout the year.
§ The GAL Program advocated in Criminal Court on behalf of 327 children who were witnesses to or victims of crimes committed by their parents or other adult perpetrators.
§ The GAL Program continued its Transitioning Youth Project, an expansion of advocacy geared towards teens preparing to exit the foster care system. In 2010, the TYP served 380 teens.
§ The GAL Program continued its Transitioning Youth Project, an expansion of advocacy geared towards teens preparing to exit the foster care system. In 2010, the TYP served 380 teens.
§ The GAL Program continued its Kinship Care Project, another expansion of representation to children placed with caretakers other than their parents who have a family relationship bond with the children. In 2010, the KCP served 648 children.
§ Voices For Children provided $1,314,751 to the GAL Program, which is 30% of their total operating budget.
Through the various programs in the Children’s Need’s Fund, Voices For Children provided:
Toys to 2,764 children in foster care and 570 household starter kits to youth transitioning out of foster care during the annual Toy Drive, which raised over $31,000.
Financial emergency housing, food and utility assistance to 143 families.
A complete summer camp experience, through Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation, for 141 children.
Direct financial assistance to 883 unduplicated children, totaling $123,651. § The Angel Society, Voices’ an annual giving program, raised over $197,000.§ Voices For Children raised over $713,000 in revenues and in-kind support from their annual events: the Be A Voice Gala, held at Mandarin Oriental, Miami and the Be A Voice Luncheon, held at Jungle Island.
§ Became designated as the recipient of various fund raising events within the community, such as City of Miami’s Official 114th Birthday Celebration, Louis Vuitton’s debut of the Cosmic Blossom Collection and other community events all of which raised over $42,000.
§ Became designated as the recipient of various fund raising events within the community, such as City of Miami’s Official 114th Birthday Celebration, Louis Vuitton’s debut of the Cosmic Blossom Collection and other community events all of which raised over $42,000.
Results from Past Years:
