GFWC Juniors’ Special Program
Advocates for Children
Children are the future of every community, and they need adults who will fight for them. Advocates for Children is the GFWC Juniors’ Special Program, inspiring clubs across Florida to champion children’s causes: protecting them from abuse and exploitation, promoting their health and education, and influencing policies that shape the environments they grow up in.
District Contacts
Stephanie Cantrell
advocates@gfwcflorida.org
Steph Pavlik
jradvocates@gfwcflorida.org
What Florida clubs do
Child protection & safety
Raising awareness about child abuse prevention, supporting child advocacy centers, and working to create safer environments for Florida’s most vulnerable children.
Healthy lifestyles for kids
Programs that promote physical activity, nutrition, and mental wellness for children, from school wellness initiatives to after-school health programs.
Education & literacy
Donating books, supporting reading programs, and advocating for educational access — giving every Florida child the foundation they deserve.
Policy & advocacy
Advocating for stronger child protection laws, improved foster care systems, and policies that prioritize the wellbeing of children in Florida and nationally.
Your community is waiting.
Florida's women's clubs have been serving their communities since 1895. No matter your age or experience, there's a place for you at the table.