Justice Administrative Commission 26-005

Voices for Children Foundation, Inc.

The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, acting as the government buyer, awarded a grant to Voices for Children Foundation, Inc., located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The grant supports advocacy and support services for children under court supervision in Miami-Dade County. The awarded services include funding for one Children's Needs Program Manager position to advocate for personal goods and services for up to 1,000 children, and one grant writer to support the 11th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Office and the Children's Needs Program Manager activities. The total grant amount is $100,000 for a 12-month period, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The contract prohibits use of funds for lobbying or promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Payment is contingent on monthly invoicing with detailed reporting of children served and timesheets. The agreement includes compliance with Florida statutes regarding audits, record retention, and refunding of unobligated funds. The recipient organization is Voices for Children Foundation, Inc., and the location of service is Miami-Dade County, Florida. Notable contract requirements include detailed invoicing, reporting, audit compliance, and restrictions on DEI activities.

Description

Grantee will conduct programs and activities consistent with the mission and statutory authority of the Statewide Office and Chapter 39.8298, Florida Statutes. The grant supports one Children's Needs Program Manager position for the 11th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program advocating for up to 1,000 children in Miami-Dade County, and one grant writer providing support services. The Statewide Office will pay $8,333.33 per month for services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

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