The Florida Federation of Republican Women today came out against the $50-million cut in funding for a abused children, including adoption assistance and money to enable 18-year-old high schoolers to avoid being kicked out of foster homes before graduation: "As our most helpless citizens, these children are entrusted to our collective care and have no one to speak on their behalf. As stewards for good government we have a responsibility to be a voice for Florida's abused children and advocate that they have every opportunity our tax dollars can provide," said FFRW President Linda Ivell.

"This is not a partisan issue, yet we belong to the party whose members often advocate for pro-life issues. I cannot imagine a more pro-life stance than advocating for state funding for living children who have been abused or abandoned by their parents," said Ivell, calling on the GOP-controlled legislators to find budget cuts elsewhere.