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Be a Champion for Foster Children

Give Hope

Nurture Potential, Change Lives

Each year, about 400 children in New Hanover and Pender counties are adjudicated as victims of abuse and neglect.

Change a foster child’s story by providing educational and enrichment opportunities to help them succeed.

Help a kid be a kid

Pender County, preventing crime, extracurricular activities, therapeutic activities, field trips

Our Mission

Create a Brighter Future

For 25 years, the Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association (CFGALA) has partnered with volunteer advocates to provide essentials like tutoring, summer camp, clothing and school supplies. Through the generosity of donors, we help ensure every foster child feels supported, loved and empowered to succeed.

Who We Are

Helping Children Thrive

CFGALA support allows children to enjoy experiences that help them thrive, not just survive. Read about the special moments from some of our children and some of volunteers.

Read their stories

Wilmington NC, vulnerable children, traumatized children, changing lives, field trips

Recent News & Events

Anchored in Advocacy: A Powerful Spring Gathering Supporting NC’s Foster Youth

CFGALA & Foster Pantry held our first Anchored in Advocacy event this Spring with the support of NC Child, Trillium Health Resources, and The Endowment. Our speakers were dynamic women from North Carolina helping foster youth along their journey – @judge.ashleigh (Ashleigh Parker), @carlinashotwell (Carlina Shotwell), and Dr. Khadijia Tribie Reid. Our partner / social workers / Guardians ad Litem connections and outlooks are stronger because of collaboration

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