Community Stand Up and Speak Out for an Abused or Neglected Child...Become a Guardian ad Litem
Written by Marcia Hilty-Reinshuttle Wednesday, 20 February 2008 11:50
Stand Up and Speak Out for an Abused or Neglected Child...Become a Guardian ad Litem
{sidebar id=3}Guardians ad Litem are citizens who volunteer to represent children before the court, social service agencies and the community. Volunteers are trained and supervised by program staff, including attorneys. On average, Guardians ad Litem devote 4-6 hours a month & create relationships that can make a huge impact on children’s lives.
To become a Guardian, you must be at least 19 years of age and successfully complete the 30 hour pre-service training program. No one with a felony arrest or prior history of child abuse and neglect will be considered.
Guardian ad Litem Training
Where:
Children’s Medical Services
2390 Phillips Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
When:
| Monday, March 17 | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m |
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| Thursday, March 20 |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday, March 22 |
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Monday, March 24 |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday, March 27 |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Reading Assignment, Court Observation and Practice Activities are also required for certification.
Schedule an Interview Today!
Contact: Leigh Merritt, Assistant Circuit Director, Leigh.Merritt@gal.fl.gov or 488-7612
Download an Application: www.guardianadlitembigbend.org
This information originally published on Febuary 20, 2008.
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