Alan Abramowitz, executive director of the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, has been named “State Director of the Year” by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children.

Abramowitz received the award at the organization’s virtual Awards of Excellence program on October 21.

The Guardian ad Litem Program represents abused and neglected children in court proceedings, using a multi-disciplinary team approach that includes an attorney, a social worker, and a trained volunteer. Abramowitz has led the program for more than eight years, during which he has brought more than 10,000 Floridians to advocate for children and created public-private partnerships statewide for the benefit of children. The National CASA/GAL Association, together with state member programs like Florida’s, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can have a safe, permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.