From time to time I publish news from other sources that is of interest to guardian ad-Litems around the nation.
If you know a GAL please forward this to them.
We need to be informed about the child protection systems around the nation and as we just found out, how 12 million dollars can disappear from the 15 million dollar CASA budget in one year. This is Not In The Best Interest Of The Child.
Story 1, From the Bradenton Herald;
AskTheGAL: A new weekly column for your questions about helping abused, neglected children
| AskTheGAL: A new weekly column for your questions about helping abused … Bradenton Herald By PAM HINDMAN/Special to the Herald editor’s note: This is the first of a new weekly column in the Bradenton Herald by Pam Hindman, director of the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program. Each week, she and a panel of experts will tackle your … See all stories on this topic » |
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| FBI follows paper trial in Marchan case Brownsville Herald The FBI alleges the trail shows payments Marchan made to Limas in return for a guardian ad litem appointment. Brownsville attorneys Charles Willette Jr. and Gilberto Hinojosa could be called as witnesses by the government in the federal government’s … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Make a positive impact in a child’s life BlueRidgeNow.com Soon, someone from the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program will meet the child and assure him/her that the volunteer is there for the child as an advocate for the duration of the child’s case. The GAL will ensure that the child’s needs are being met, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Children in urgent need of help TCPalm A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer is the eyes and ears for a judge and the person who tells the child’s story to the court. These volunteers are needed in every county on the Treasure Coast to help judges make decisions regarding the best interests … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Advocates: Kids fare well in budget WJXT Jacksonville The Guardian ad Litem program, which represents children in the courts, got its entire budget request. KidCare, the federal-state subsidized health insurance program for children, was extended to state workers who make little enough to qualify. See all stories on this topic » |
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| FGCU mentoring program graduates 12The News-Press Katrice, a foster child, smiles Tuesday as she opens a gift from the staff at the Children’s Network while her guardian ad litem Maxine Carpenter, left, looks on following the Mentoring for Educational Success graduation at FGCU. See all stories on this topic » |
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| A path to family law improvement
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| Guardian ad Litem Events & Information – Sarasota, FL – Sarasota … Guardian ad Litem Information Open House Monday, April 30th, 5 p.m. at St. Thomas More, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota. Full-time Florida residents can learn … events.heraldtribune.com/sarasota…/8935784-guardian-ad-lite… |
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| Guardian Ad Litems – Topic It would seem that more often than not, that the guardian ad litem’s recommendation is rubber stamped by the judge. At least with judge’s they are screened as I … forums.menshealth.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/…/7051028957 |
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| Guardian ad Litem | WHQR I spoke with Lynne Fender, a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. John Taggart, the president of the non-profit Cape Fear Guardian ad Litem Association was with. www.whqr.org/post/guardian-ad-litem?ft=1&f= |
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| The Cheraw Chronicle – Guardian ad Litem welcomes new director Guardian ad Litem welcomes new director – COLUMBIA — The Cass Elias Guardian ad Litem Program one of South Carolina’s most prominent advocacy … www.thecherawchronicle.com/…/article-Guardian-ad-Litem-w… |
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| Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Urgently Needed They deserve a chance that you can provide by becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL). GAL volunteers are court appointed special advocates for an … westpasco.communitychatterbox.com/…/1598-guardian-ad-lite… |
| Golfing For Guardian Ad Litem WJHG-TV The proceeds go to Guardian Ad Litem to help pay for camp, graduation items, gymnastics; the things most of us take for granted, but these kids have never had. The Berberich’s also make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Beach Retreat Program. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Become a Voice for Children Patch.com The Guardian ad Litem Program needs volunteers to be advocates for hundreds of children in Pasco County. By Neil Johnson Hundreds of children in Pasco, the abandoned, the neglected and the abused, need someone to be their voice and watch out for them. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Volunteers raise money for neglected foster kids WNCT WINTERVILLE, NC — Advocates for the Pitt County Guardian Ad Litem Program didn’t let Sunday?s cloudy skies keep them from raising money for their cause. (more) WINTERVILLE, NC — Advocates for the Pitt County Guardian Ad Litem Program didn’t let … See all stories on this topic » |
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| What happens to parents who commit child abuse? AskTheGAL spells it out Bradenton Herald When I consulted Jennifer Layton, supervising attorney for the Guardian ad Litem Program, about this question, she said, “The easy answer is prosecutorial discretion.” The state attorney has discretion on what charges to pursue. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Kate Middleton’s Gets Comment Fit for the Late Mother Theresa Gather Celebs News Channel The former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, who held the title of Guardian ad Litem to young Prince William and Prince Harry after Diana’s death, is a family insider. His comments on Kate come after seeing her from a different seat in the world audience … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Dutka to vie for probate court judge Sturgis Journal During his years of professional practice, he has handled hundreds of cases acting as guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults and developmentally disabled children in Probate Court. For a complete story, see the Journal’s Weekend edition. See all stories on this topic » |
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| The system is powerless to protect children Tampa Bay Newspapers I am a guardian ad litem in the Tampa Bay area. I want to present a hypothetical case: We have a father who lost his child three times in the last few years. Recently, he has tested positive for drugs, twice, and arrested for DUI and driving on a … See all stories on this topic » |
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| GUARDIAN AD LITEM Information Open House | Sarasota Classes … check out GUARDIAN AD LITEM Information Open House, a Classes & Lectures, Government, Organizations, Religious, Volunteer, and Awareness event at St. sarasota.patch.com/…/guardian-ad-litem-infomation-open-hou… |
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| Ohio G.A.L. guardian ad litem responsibilities – Adoption.com Forums In Ohio, here are the responsibilities of a GAL: “Best Interest of the Child” “The guardian ad litem for an alleged or adjudicated. forums.adoption.com/…/403060-ohio-g-l-guardian-ad-litem-r… |
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| Making & Keeping Connections « Guardian ad Litem Making & Keeping Connections. Children in Foster Care need to keep connections with family, friends, kin, etc. Even if you are unable to provide placement for … galcharlotte.wordpress.com/…/making-keeping-connections/
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