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.
The Challenge
What We Do
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Upcoming Event
- 2026 Giving Challenge
Mark Your Calendar for the 24-Hour Giving Challenge
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s annual 24-Hour Giving Challenge is back — and we need you on our team! This year’s event runs from April 15 through April 16, noon to noon, and every unique gift made during that window is matched 1:1 up to $100.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider becoming a peer-to-peer fundraiser. Rally your friends, family, and colleagues to give on behalf of children in foster care. We’ll provide you with everything you need — shareable links, email templates, and social media graphics. Just send us a quick note to admin@childrensguardianfund.org letting us know you are interested — and we will do the rest!
Our Giving Challenge page will go live at noon on Wednesday, April 15. You can check it out here: https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/childrens-guardian-fund-inc
News
Neighbors Who Care
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2025 Kiwanis Lawn Party for area foster children
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the extraordinary community support shown at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s Lawn Party on December 6, 2025. After returning […]
The Power of Community: Giving Challenge 2024
In April 2024, the Children’s Guardian Fund proudly joined the community-wide Giving Challenge, a 24-hour online fundraising event that inspires generosity across our region. For one […]