Basics of Florida Foster Care and Child Advocacy
Learn what it’s like to support Florida’s children through fostering or Guardian ad Litem volunteering.
Want to learn more?
The “Basics” Mini-Course is designed to help Floridians who want to support children and determine which role best fits their personality and lifestyle.
No pressure. No timelines.
Florida urgently needs Foster Parents and Guardian ad Litem Volunteers, but there is no pressure or timelines here.
The “Basics” Mini-Course provides simple information to help you make an informed choice. Everyone wins when volunteers find the right role to help children thrive.
Meet Your Course Instructor
Calyn Stringer is a former foster parent and adoptive parent of five children. After fostering and adopting, the Stringers began dedicating their time to raising awareness for the need for more foster families. For eight years, Calyn was on staff with the NWF Health Team as a foster family support specialist, where she taught and licensed new foster families. She stepped away from full-time child welfare work, but still volunteers, helping teach pre-service training classes for her local agency. She is passionate about engaging churches and community partners in finding homes for children.
Determine Your Path
Information to help you determine what roles might be a natural fit.
Gain Real Insight
Real insight into service roles like Foster Parent and Guardian ad Litem Volunteer.
Get Connected
Connections to experts who can answer your questions.
Help Children Experience Stability and Opportunity
Everything here is free and you won’t be contacted by anyone without your permission.