Apr 11, 2022

Commitment to transparency

Have you heard the news?  We earned the highest rating on Charity Navigator!  You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for […]
Apr 20, 2022

Judge Gilbert Smith Thanks GAL Volunteers for their Service

Over 100 GAL volunteers and program staff attended our annual Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on March 25th. Judge Gilbert Smith, who is currently presiding […]
May 5, 2022

Relative and non-relative caregivers receive a little extra help

When children are sheltered from their parents for their protection, the state looks to place them with a relative or community member. This type of placement […]
May 12, 2022

Potluck for a cause

Who knew that getting together with your friends could turn into big-time philanthropy? And yet, this is exactly what The River Wilderness Party Girls discovered when […]
May 31, 2022

Great Mates Gala raises support for area foster children in need

Photo caption Back L-R: Sharon Hoatland, Laney Ortega, Linda Gressin, Gail Henderson, Svetlana Ivashchenko, Kristin Poolman, Bev Beaucage, Ruby Teeple, Mary Ann Gamrot, Front row L-R: […]
Jun 21, 2022

Double Your Donation

Double Your Donation to the Children’s Guardian Fund: Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust matching program Did you know that you could be making an even […]
Sep 23, 2022

Recognized for our excellence

The Children’s Guardian Fund was one of the finalists for the 2022 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award in the non-profit category.  […]
Sep 23, 2022

Your support at work

So many children benefitted from your generosity at the start of the school year…366 to be exact!  Children temporarily placed with a relative or non-relative caregiver are […]
Oct 17, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club continues to support local charities

Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club’s 25th Birthday Celebration Raises $17,000 for Charity By Monika Templeman, LWRWC 25th Birthday Charity Fundraiser and Publicity  Chair – Photo by Allyson Sokol On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Lakewood Ranch Women’s […]