Sixth Circuit Guardian ad Litem

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Children & Youth
  • Justice & Legal

Location

Criminal Justice Center14250 49th Street NClearwater, FL 33762 United States
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Mission Statement

To Protect Florida's most vulnerable children by providing quality, consistent best interest standard legal representation and community advocacy. To Serve the whole child by utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach that includes highly trained volunteers, pro bono and staff attorneys, and child welfare professionals. To Provide every abused, neglected, or abandoned youth in Florida a child advocate volunteer who can be a consistent, positive presence in their life.

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What does a Guardian ad Litem do?

The GAL represents the best interests of the child in a variety of ways. The GAL is an:

* INFORMATION GATHERER - The GAL independently conducts a thorough investigation on behalf of the child.

* MONITOR - The GAL serves as a monitor of the agencies and persons who provide services to the child.

* SPOKESPERSON - The GAL assures that the child's wishes are heard, and that the best interest of the child is presented to the Court and social service agencies dealing with the child.

* REPORTER - The GAL presents information through verbal and written reports to the court.

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