Who We Are

As a fourth-generation Floridian, Lawton Chiles understood that the success of Florida's children was foundational to the success of the state. He understood that education, health care and community safety, for example, were issues pertinent to helping Florida's future, it's children, thrive. As such, during Lawton's four decades of public service, he held children and family issues close to his heart and became known throughout the state, and nationally, as a strong champion for Florida families.

Thus, in an effort to bring the focus on Florida's children and families back in the spotlight, the Lawton Chiles Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization created after his untimely death, has launched this statewide advocacy initiative called Worst To First.