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Guardian ad Litem Pre-service Training
A Guardian ad Litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to advocate on behalf of the child. The volunteer works as part of a team with a volunteer supervisor and program attorney. The GAL becomes familiar with the child’s case and makes recommendations to the judge to ensure they grow up in a safe, stable and permanent home. Research has shown that when a dependent child is assigned to a GAL volunteer, they spend less time in foster care and do better in school. They are more likely to receive the services they need to overcome their circumstances and more likely to acquire the skills to succeed in life.
Eligible volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, complete a 30-hour pre-service training program and pass a criminal background check. Volunteers should expect to spend an average of 15-20 hours a month on a case. Most cases last 12-16 months. Support and guidance are provided by an assigned mentor, a volunteer supervisor and a program attorney.
The Guardian ad Litem program’s next two-day training session will be April 12 and 13, 2019 in Tavares. Additional training sessions are posted in our Facebook page @gal5th and on our website at www.GuardianadLitem5.org
To find out more about the program, contact Amarilys Ortega at 352-343-2736 or email Amarilys.Ortega@gal.fl.gov. To request an application, visit www.GuardianadLitem.org.Date and Time
Friday Apr 12, 2019 Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Friday, April 12th from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 13th from 9:00am to 2:00pmLocation
Tavares Civic Center
100 E. Caroline Street,
Tavares, FL. 32778Fees/Admission
Training is free.
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Contact Information
Amarilys Ortega- amarilys.ortega@gal.fl.gov, 352-343-2736 ext. 7611 or 352-817-1546.
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