Voices For Children Foundation Be A Voice Luncheon at Jungle Island

Photography by Ryan Troy on October 23rd, 2018 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – October 19, 2018 – Voices For Children Foundation, a Miami non-profit organization advocating for children in foster care, along with presenting sponsor Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson P.A., served as hosts to approximately 350 attorneys, judges, elected officials, community leaders, volunteers and supporters at the 24th Annual “Be A Voice Luncheon” held on Friday, October 19th, at Jungle Island. During the event, Voices For Children continued to educate and raise awareness about child abuse, foster care, the importance of the Guardian ad Litem program, and working together with different organizations to improve the lives of children in the dependency system. Ruth Ramirez, a talented child advocate that holds a BA and MBA from FIU and is now KIPP Miami’s Development Director, gave a heartwarming testimonial about her experience in the foster care system and shared how she has been able to succeed thanks to perseverance, focus on education, love and faith. Ruth Ramirez was also awarded the Pathfinder Award. The honor acknowledges former foster youth that have overcome adversity and have succeeded in reaching their goals. A touching moment came when Robert Lederman, husband of Judge Cindy Lederman came to the podium to present the Most Valuable Protector Award to his wife. In his speech he honored her exemplary commitment to abused, abandoned and neglected children for over twenty-five years on the bench. He also recognized her part in the transformation of Miami’s dependency system.