Every day, GAL Volunteers and Case Advocates see first-hand how difficult life is for children who have been placed in the foster and dependency system. Removed from their homes for abuse, neglect and abandonment, these children have so much going on around them and circumstances that are out of their control. It can be very hard to adjust in an uncertain and new environment.
We not only want to be the voice for them to ensure their safety, but we want to help make the entire process easier for them by providing necessities that are “normally” provided to other children and families. Daily items that can be taken for granted and hard to come by once in the system. Items like car seats, strollers, clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, and even payment for extra-curricular activities. Our goal with this initiative is to give them a reason to smile and feel somewhat normal by providing them with the simple things that a typical childhood affords. Your donation to GALF can literally help put a smile on a child’s face.
You can make a tax deductible, one-time donation here. And every little bit helps put a smile on a child’s face!