“I hate thinking about what would have happened if Child Advocates had not been appointed,” said Dever.

When advocate, Dever, met Gabe, he had been with his foster parents for just two months. He was reserved and having a hard time coping with all the transitions that had taken place in his young life. Dever quickly began to do everything she could to get to know Gabe and learn about his history. Dever visited Gabe in his foster placement often and also visited Gabe's biologi...cal parents, taking in all the information she would need to advocate in court for Gabe's best interest. Throughout the course of the case, almost every entity involved experienced turnover, except Dever. Dever's voice was instrumental in helping Gabe blossom into the thriving toddler he is today—safe and secure with his forever family.