Guardians Give Hope!
The Power of Your Support as a Guardian
Being a Guardian means protecting children who cannot protect themselves. It is a commitment to care, advocacy, and lasting impact. Through the Guardian Society, you honor the legacy of our founder, Dottie Berger MacKinnon, and help ensure that children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned have a safe, loving home for years to come. As a member, you join a community of philanthropists and advocates whose contributions make an immediate difference in the lives of the brothers and sisters living in our care. Your support helps provide stability, hope, and a brighter future, truly showing the power of a Guardian.
Dottie's Legacy
Dottie Berger MacKinnon dedicated her life to protecting and uplifting children. From 2005 to 2009, she worked tirelessly to create A Kid’s Place, a safe and loving home for siblings in foster care. In honor of her tireless advocacy, the City of Tampa named the Dottie Berger MacKinnon Children’s Playground at Curtis Hixon Park.
In 2014, she was inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Though she passed away in 2013, her vision and compassion live on through A Kid’s Place, her lasting legacy of love and hope for children.
Today, that legacy continues through the Guardian Society, carrying forward her mission by providing stability, hope, and brighter futures for children in our care.
Learn more about the Guardian Benefits
Changing Lives since 2009
1,729
Children in Foster Care had a safe place to call home.
We provide a safe, loving, and nurturing home for foster children from newborns to young adults up to age 23. Our dedicated house parent model offers consistent care, guidance, and comfort, giving each child a sense of stability, belonging, and hope for a brighter future.
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Sibling groups were not separated.
Keeping siblings together in foster care helps preserve their bond, giving them comfort, stability, and a sense of family during a challenging time. Being together supports their emotional well-being and helps them feel loved, safe, and less alone.
308,207
Full bellies and Warm beds were provided.
Having a cozy place to sleep and nourishing meals gives them comfort, stability, and the chance to just be kids.