Guardian ad Litem Fourth Judicial Circuit

Guardian ad Litem Fourth Judicial Circuit Representing Florida's abused, neglected, and abandoned children in court and the community.

Visit the Northeast Florida Fair for lots of family fun and stop by the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office-Fourth Circuit ...
10/08/2026

Visit the Northeast Florida Fair for lots of family fun and stop by the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office-Fourth Circuit booth! Our Volunteer Recruiter Samari Franco will be there from October 8th-18th. Learn how you too can help the abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.

10/07/2026

Meet the Leadership of our Florida Guardian ad Litem Office CHAMPIONS!

Our Florida Guardian ad Litem Office CHAMPIONS are helping turn personal experience into purpose — and we are proud to introduce Robert Hurley, Chair, and Amberlynn Oswold, Vice-Chair.

Robert Hurley | Chair
Robert is one of the original members of our Florida Guardian ad Litem Office CHAMPIONS. After entering foster care at age nine, he went on to attend Stanford University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Biochemistry and Biophysics. Now back in Florida, Robert is using his perspective and experiences to help strengthen the future for children and young adults in care.

Amberlynn Oswold | Vice-Chair
Amberlynn entered foster care at age eight and has turned her experiences into a commitment to helping improve the systems that support children and families. She currently works as an Assistant Property Manager while studying Communications and Journalism and plans to attend law school.

Together, Robert and Amberlynn bring strong leadership, thoughtful perspective, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change for Florida’s children and young adults in care.

Follow our Florida Guardian ad Litem Office CHAMPIONS as they continue working to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for children and young adults across Florida.

Join our recruiters Wednesday, October 7th or Thursday, October 8th for an information session to gain insightful knowle...
10/06/2026

Join our recruiters Wednesday, October 7th or Thursday, October 8th for an information session to gain insightful knowledge on how you can support and help represent Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. We will provide information on the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, including the volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved. The virtual sessions are held at 12 PM or 6 PM. Please register and participate at bit.ly/fgalo_infosession.

Calling all teachers, parents and administrators! Volunteer Recruiter Samari Franco will be at the Duval County Council...
10/02/2026

Calling all teachers, parents and administrators! Volunteer Recruiter Samari Franco will be at the Duval County Council PTA-Vendor Fair tomorrow at University of North Florida University Center. Learn how you can make an impact by volunteering or mentoring children that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Join our advocacy team!

Our Volunteer Recruiter Grant Jones will be at the First Friday market at Riverfront Plaza tonight from 6:00 PM – 9:30 P...
10/02/2026

Our Volunteer Recruiter Grant Jones will be at the First Friday market at Riverfront Plaza tonight from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM at 2 W. Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please come by and see him! You can learn about the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office and how you can help abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.
https://orangeparkmarket.com/

09/30/2026

September is National Kinship Care Month!

Kinship care is when children’s parents are unable to care for them and relatives or non-relatives step in to provide the crucial support and stability they need. This helps maintain consistency and important family connections.

Recently, grandparents opened their home to care for their grandchildren. The children’s Florida Guardian ad Litem Office team, including Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Jenn Cordell and Guardian ad Litem Attorneys Kelly Chiado and Alicia Tarrant, supported the grandparents by connecting them with necessary resources and providing information to the court about the children and family.

Working with Jenn, the grandparents addressed learning gaps and even taught cursive at home when it was no longer taught at school. They encouraged the children’s interests, involving them in activities like volleyball and soccer. The grandparents also collaborated closely with the children’s parents and actively participated in court proceedings, knowing they could reach out to their Guardian ad Litem team for support.

Their dedication is a meaningful example of the important role kinship caregivers can play in providing children with stability, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive.

Thank you to these caregivers — and to everyone who supports kinship families. You are making a difference every day for these children.

To learn how you can make an impact, visit www.guardianadlitem.org.

09/25/2026

Our CHAMPIONS have been on the move across Florida!

Over the past few weeks, CHAMPIONS panels have brought together members of our Guardian ad Litem community, local stakeholders and community leaders in Circuits 4, 6,10 and 13, for meaningful conversations about the experiences of children and young adults in Florida’s child welfare system.

We were excited to see so many community leaders attend, ask questions and engage directly with our CHAMPIONS. These conversations provide valuable insight that can help strengthen how we represent the legal interests of children in court and in the community.

Thank you to our CHAMPIONS, our local teams and everyone who joined these important discussions.

Want to make a difference for a child in your community? Become a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer and be part of the team that represents the legal interests of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect.

Learn more and get started at guardianadlitem.org

09/23/2026

September is National Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation and Development Month, and we’re proud to recognize our Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Managers who work each day to make a difference for children and families across Florida.

Their dedication, compassion and commitment help strengthen the teams that represent the legal interests of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment and neglect.

Thank you to our Child Advocate Managers for the important work you do every day. 💙💛

Join our recruiters Wednesday, September 23rd or Thursday, September 24th for an information session to gain insightful ...
09/22/2026

Join our recruiters Wednesday, September 23rd or Thursday, September 24th for an information session to gain insightful knowledge on how you can support and help represent Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. We will provide information on the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, including the volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved. The virtual sessions are held at 12 PM or 6 PM. Please register and participate at bit.ly/fgalo_infosession.

Our Volunteer Recruiter Grant Jones will be at the Orange Park Farmer’s Market tomorrow from 10 AM – 3 PM. Please come b...
09/19/2026

Our Volunteer Recruiter Grant Jones will be at the Orange Park Farmer’s Market tomorrow from 10 AM – 3 PM. Please come by and see him! You can learn about the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office and how you can help the abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.
https://orangeparkmarket.com/

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Jacksonville, FL
32202

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