GAL Child Advocate Pre-Service Training 8/22/19
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Thursdays between 8/22 and 9/26
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Location
Location will be held in Lillington, NC, and exact details will be provided at conclusion of pre-screening interview if candidate is approved to begin training.
Fees/Admission
No fees / Admission charge
Website
Contact Information
Allison DeLong
District Administrator
910-814-4692 (Lillington Office)
919-209-5555 (Smithfield Office)
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GAL Child Advocate Pre-Service Traini...
Description
The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem equips community volunteers to serve abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court. A GAL Advocate is appointed along with a GAL attorney, by a district court judge, to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children petitioned into court by the Department of Social Services.
Their role is mandated by North Carolina General Statute 7B-601. The GAL volunteer's primary responsibilities include digging for details in the case, collaborating with other participants in the case, collaborating with other participants in the case, recommending what's best for the child by writing court reports, empowering the child's voice, staying vigilant by constantly monitoring the case and keeping all information confidential.
For more information, and to submit your application, visit www.volunteerforgal.org.
