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Guardian ad Litem office says it represents nearly 100 children in county; small budget increase tied to shared admin costs

5553528 · July 16, 2025
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The circuit Guardian ad Litem director told commissioners the office currently serves just under 100 children in Okeechobee County and that a small administrative cost increase in the shared four‑county budget covers technology and utility reallocations.

Heather Parker, the circuit director for Guardian ad Litem serving Okeechobee County, told commissioners her office represents "a little under a 100" children in the dependency system and has assigned an attorney, case manager and volunteer to every…

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