Adoption/Abuse Prevention Initiatives

Meeting Advisories
Call (850) 921-2015 for more information.

Guardian ad Litem Qualifications Committee
The Guardian ad Litem Qualifications Committee is now accepting applications for the Executive Director position. For more information, or to apply, please visit the position listing at myflorida.com .

The Guardian ad Litem Qualifications Committee announces a telephone conference call to discuss applications received for a new Guardian ad Litem Executive Director. The public is invited to join this conference, however, their role is observational. Please submit written comments to: chiefchildadvocate@myflorida.com.
Date: June 6, 2008
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Please contact Emily McAllister at (850) 921-2015 to participate.

Council and Cabinet Meetings

• May 6, 2008, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tallahassee. Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Advisory Council Meeting.
• May 19, 2008, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Jacksonville, Children and Youth Cabinet Meeting.

Office of Adoption and Child Protection
Governor Crist believes that more should be done to encourage the adoption of Florida’s children. In July 2007, he established the Office of Adoption and Child Protection. The new office is led by Florida’s Chief Child Advocate, Jim Kallinger.

The Governor supports a statewide public service campaign to let all Floridians know the value of adoption and how it can promote a culture of life in our state.

2007 Annual Report

Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Advisory Council
The Office of Adoption and Child Protection will create the Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Advisory Council. The work of the Council is critical for Florida’s planning and funding of future adoption promotion and child abuse, abandonment and neglect prevention efforts.

Click here to learn more about the Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Advisory Council and to access copies of the state and local prevention plans.

Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet
The Office of Adoption and Child Protection also administers Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet. The cabinet consists of 20 members and will coordinate state agencies and programs that deliver children’s services. The Children’s Cabinet will streamline the distribution of critical services to ensure that Florida will remain the best place for children to grow up in.

Click here to learn more about the Cabinet and to view Cabinet schedule, agendas and meeting minutes.