Serving abused, neglected, and abondened children in SWFL A nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and abandoned children in Southwest Florida To ensure that every abused, neglected and abandoned child in the five counties of Southwest Florida has a court-appointed Volunteer Advocate to serve as their voice in court, their temporary home, and in the community. The Guardian ad Litem Foundation also provides financial assistance and other resources to meet the child's accompanying health, educational and social needs, that are not provided by any other source.