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The man who volunteered support and legal representation to the Barahona twins is at the state capitol this week.

Valentine’s Day will mark one year since Nubia and Victor Barahona were brutally beaten and tortured, police say by their step dad. Nubia died, Victor is recovering. Paul Neumann, was the Guardian Ad Litem for both the children, but was take off their case months before Nubia died. He says the Guardian Ad Litem program needs more funding to help prevent another tragedy.

“There’s not nearly enough representation for all these kids. At one time there was, now it’s closer to half of all kids are represented,” said Neumann.

Guardian Ad Litems provide legal representation to Florida’s foster kids. The program has seen major cuts over the past few years. This year’s budgets leave funding at the current levels, but Neumann says the need has grown. Neumann is once again Victor’s guardian. He says the 10 year old has made a swift recovery.