Highlands County Volunteer Child Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Guardian Ad Litem Program - 10th Judicial Circuit - Bartow
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Thousands of abused, abandoned and neglected children become the subject of judicial proceedings each year in Florida. Their voices are often unheard and best interests overlooked in the complicated and overburdened adversary process. Guardians ad Litem (GAL) are citizens who volunteer to become part of a court program to represent the best interests of an assigned child. The volunteer Guardian ad Litem is a representative for the child before the court, social service agencies and the community. He/she also protects the child during the family crisis, court proceedings, and follows the child’ progress.
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About Guardian Ad Litem Program - 10th Judicial Circuit - Bartow
Location:
205 East Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830, US
Mission Statement
The Tenth judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program exists to serve the best interests of abused, neglected, and abandoned children who are involved in the court system.
Description
The Guardian Ad Litem program trains volunteers to work with children who are going through the dependency court system. The Guardian Ad Litem makes reccommendations to the court on what is in the child's best interest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1968 Sebring ParkwaySebring, FL 33870
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2015
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- People Skills
- Mentoring
- Case Work / Management
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 8 - 10 hours per month