Special Project Profile:  Write Start
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay promotes improved educational outcomes for our youth through a variety of activities including:  financial support for one on one tutoring and other educational enrichment opportunities, training to support GAL volunteers to become educational advocates to ensure more students receive individualized education plans that identify support and services children need to succeed and basic resources to support student success.

Did You Know?
  • Last year we provided almost 400 children in care with backpacks  and school supplies specific to their grade and school
  • Last year we provided 94 children with tutoring, laptops and or other educational needs

Why Is This Project Pivotal To Our Mission?

  • Only 26% of youth aging out of foster care receive a standard high school diploma
  • Average reading level of 17-18 year olds in foster care: 7th grade
  •  34% of 17-18 year olds in care have experienced 5+ school changes
  • After every school change, it takes 4-6 months for a child to recover academically
If you or someone you know might be interested in supporting the Write Start Project.  Please contact Amy Foster for more information.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date: SuperHero 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll
Satu rday, October 15, 8:30 AM
Nolan's Pub (Start and finish line; run is along the Safety Harbor Waterfront)
 230 Main Street; Safety Harbor, FL

Every child needs a hero but abused children need superheroes. 
Make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child today by participating in the 2nd Annual SuperHero 5K Run, Walk and Stroller Roll.  This event will raise community awareness of the 3,000 children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties who have been removed from their homes by no fault of their own. Monies raised will make a difference in the lives of children in foster care here in our local community. This family friendly all ages and abilities event will be held along the beautiful Safety Harbor Waterfront, starting and finishing at Nolan's Pub.  The race course is all on road or sidewalk and much of it overlooks the beautiful shoreline of Tampa Bay. We will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K Run and will have activities after the run for runners and families.  Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K Run and other fun prizes are planned.
Registration and Sponsorship Available Now:
www.thesuperhero5k.com
Resources Available
Backpack and School Supplies Available!  
The 2015-2016 school year isn't quite finished yet, but the Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay is already getting ready for back to school.  Backpacks with grade specific school supplies are available for request for school age children in the Guardian ad Litem Program from VPK-12th grade on a first come first served basis.
 
Please complete the request form no later than June 20th to be considered. 

Pick-Up Dates
You will receive an email confirming your backpack request after June 20th. Please save the following dates for pick up (only for GALs who submit a request). Pinellas backpacks will be available for pick up at the ICOT Office on August 2nd from 3-6 PM.  Pasco backpacks will be available for pick up at the New Port Richey office on August 4th from 9am-5pm and at the Dade City office on August 4th from 3pm - 5pm. 
 
Children's Needs Requests
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay supports requests from Guardian ad Litem volunteers to provide for
emergency needs, tutoring, and normalcy requests to assist the participation of GAL children in age appropriate extracurricular activities. Contact your CAM to submit a request.
 

     
Children Who Have a Guardian ad Litem
Do Better in School
Have Fewer Placement Changes
Receive More Services
More Likely to be Adopted
Spend Less Time in Foster Care
Are 50% Less Likely to Return to Care 

Support the 
Guardian ad Litem Foundation 
of Tampa Bay
 
 
Our Mission
To provide advocacy and support for abused, abandoned, or neglected children in the Guardian ad Litem Program of Pinellas and Pasco Counties. 
Our Vision
We envision a world where every child has a safe and permanent home with the opportunity to thrive.

Raymond James Foundation

 Supports Write Start!

 

The Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay believes strongly that children in care have the potential to do and be anything they choose, but sometimes, due to circumstances beyond their control--they need a little  support to get there.  Thanks to a generous $10,000 grant from Raymond James,
more children will receive the educational support they need to succeed.  On behalf of the children we serve, thank you Raymond James for your generous donation to support children in care.
Quick Links
Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay
Guardian ad Litem Program of Pinellas and Pasco
Eckerd Community Alternatives
Camelot Community Care
Directions for Living
Lutheran Family Services
Youth & Family Alternatives

Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay |  AmyF@galf6.org | http://www.galf6.org
14250 49th St N
Suite 4000
Clearwater, FL 33762