They wait for your help
Our mission is to nurture the social, emotional, and academic success of children and young adults impacted by the juvenile dependency care system in DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. We envision a future where every child and young adult impacted by the foster care system thrives, equipped with the resources, support, and opportunities to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and fulfillment.
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Upcoming Event
- Helping Our Kids Soar – 2026
Please reserve your tickets today and join us in support of abandoned, abused, and neglected children in our community.
Children’s Guardian Fund’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Doors open for registration at 11:30 am
Luncheon at 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Michael’s on East, 1212 East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239For questions, call: 941-504-9515
Our luncheon theme is “Helping Our Kids Soar.” Children who have lost the comfort of parental support face many challenges and have needs that cannot be met through state funding. As they spend precious childhood years in foster care, they miss out on normal activities such as spending time with their siblings and participating in school events. And when sheltered under emergency circumstances, they often lack necessities such as a bed or clean clothing. This is why we come together every year – to help them soar above the limitations of being a ward of the state. Your generous support enables us to provide normalcy and enrichment to the 900+ children we serve annually as they wait for the courts to resolve the issues that brought them into foster care.
News
Please Welcome Our New Board Chair
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2025 Kiwanis Lawn Party for area foster children
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