Florida's legendary leader,
Lawton Chiles,
dedicated his life to a simple
but profound truth:
The Lawton Chiles Foundation
has been established to follow the path
that Lawton Chiles blazed on behalf of America's children. His legacy provides
the unique opportunity to continue the
good work he began through the vast
network of children's advocates and organizations that were united through
his leadership and under the common
goal of improving the lives of children.Lawton's Legacy is an article by Diane Hirth from the Tallahassee Democrat. It was written on the fifth anniversary of the governor's death.
The Whole Child Project
assists Florida communities in
building comprehensive, integrated,
community-based systems to enable
infants, young children and their parents
to lead productive, rewarding lives.
The Legend of Lawton He-Coon is
a pre-school through early elementary reader published by the Lawton Chiles Foundation to encourage families and caregivers to read with their children.
Governor Lawton Chiles: A Champion for Children and Families is Lawton Chiles' official biography.
This Time the People Won: The Chiles/MacKay Years 1991-1998 details the many accomplishments that Chiles and MacKay achieved during their two terms as Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the state of Florida.
The Walkin' Notes — Lawton Chiles' 1970 journal detailing his famous walk through Florida.
©2004 The Lawton Chiles Foundation
Painting of Governor Lawton Chiles by Christopher M. Still