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Foster Care Stories: The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem and How it Impacts Children in Foster Care
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Two friends pull back the curtain on what a Guardian ad Litem does, why the role matters, and how one steady volunteer can change a child’s case. Andrea shares training, time commitment, school advocacy wins, and the power of speaking for the child alone.
• what a guardian ad litem or CASA is and does
• training, background checks, and virtual court workflow
• time commitment of 12 to 15 hours per month
• how to investigate when stories conflict
• advocating for reunification visits with safety in view
• teaming with attorneys and case advocate managers
• securing IEPs and school services through trust and persistence
• being the most consistent adult through placements and turnover
• better outcomes with a GAL: stability, graduation, fewer referrals
• how to volunteer and where to get started
Email [email protected] for more information about the upcoming Mom's Retreat.
Chapters
1. Meet Andrea And The GAL Role (00:00:00)
2. Discovering A Path Beyond Fostering (00:04:30)
3. What A Guardian Ad Litem Does (00:08:50)
4. Training, Time, And Getting Your First Case (00:12:55)
5. Court Today Is Mostly Virtual (00:17:20)
6. Staying In Your Lane In Court (00:22:45)
7. Investigating Conflicts And Red Flags (00:27:40)
8. Visitation, Reunification, And Hard Behaviors (00:35:19)
9. Teamwork With Attorneys And CAMs (00:40:39)
10. School Advocacy And IEP Breakthrough (00:46:34)
11. The Power Of Consistency And Memory (00:53:09)
12. Why GALs Improve Outcomes (00:58:44)
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