Guardian Ad Litem

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help act in the child's best interests. Finally, as a spokesperson, a
guardian makes sure the child's wishes are heard and their best interests
are presented to the courts and social services agencies involved with the
child. Qualifications to be a Guardian Ad Litem are: at least 19 years old;
pass screenings with law enforcement agencies, the Abuse Registry, and
Guardian Ad Litem staff; and have a genuine concern for a child's welfare.
No prior experience is necessary as each volunteer goes through 48 hours of
training, ranging from juvenile justice, child development, and child abuse
and neglect. Professional full-time staff are also available for
volunteers' questions and concerns. Time commitment will vary, depending
on the child's needs and the volunteers own schedule. Efforts are made to
match a volunteer with time constraints with a child who needs less
representation. As lifestyles and family priorities change in our society,
there is a growing demand for ...

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