Guardian ad Litem, Second Judicial Circuit

Address

1920 Thomasville Rd, Ste 208
Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 606-1200

http://www.gal2.org

AKA:

GAL; CASA

Description:

*Protects and advocates for the best interests of children involved in dependency court proceedings by recruiting attorneys and other volunteers to serve as guardians ad litem to ensure financial, health, educational and social needs of children who are abused, neglected, and find themselves in the state system
*Guardians investigate the family environment, relationships, and history; facilitates a collaborative relationship that identifies and provides resources and services so that the child's needs are met; advocates for the child in court proceedings and makes independent recommendations to the judge; and monitors the status and progression of court orders and DCF plans for the child's future
*Volunteers must give written application, criminal background screening, reference checks, personal interview and 30 hours of training to include courtroom observation

Intake Process:

Assigned by court or Department of Children and Family Services

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Children involved in dependency court proceedings

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 22, 2022

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers must give written application, criminal background screening, reference checks, personal interview and 30 hours of training to include courtroom observation

Address Listings

Mailing

1920 Thomasville Rd, Ste 208
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Physical (Primary)

1920 Thomasville Rd, Ste 208
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Main Number

(850) 606-1200

2. Volunteer Phone Number

(850) 294-7545

Description

*Protects and advocates for the best interests of children involved in dependency court proceedings by recruiting attorneys and other volunteers to serve as guardians ad litem to ensure financial, health, educational and social needs of children who are abused, neglected, and find themselves in the state system *Guardians investigate the family environment, relationships, and history; facilitates a collaborative relationship that identifies and provides resources and services so that the child's needs are met; advocates for the child in court proceedings and makes independent recommendations to the judge; and monitors the status and progression of court orders and DCF plans for the child's future

Hours

8AM-5AM, M-F

Required Documents

Call

Eligibility

Child involved in dependency court proceeding

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call

Languages

English, Spanish (Interpreters can be arranged)

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Franklin County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Wakulla County, Gadsden County, Liberty County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Franklin County
      • Gadsden County
        • Jefferson County
          • Leon County
            • Liberty County
              • Wakulla County
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              Description

              *Volunteers must give written application, criminal background screening, reference checks, personal interview and 30 hours of training to include courtroom observation

              Hours

              8AM-5AM, M-F

              Required Documents

              Call

              Eligibility

              Child involved in dependency court proceeding

              Fees

              None

              Intake Procedure

              Call

              Languages

              English, Spanish (Interpreters can be arranged)

              Offered Outside of Physical Location

              Yes

              Service Area

              Franklin County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Wakulla County, Gadsden County, Liberty County

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Franklin County
                  • Gadsden County
                    • Jefferson County
                      • Leon County
                        • Liberty County
                          • Wakulla County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PX) and related services within the Service Tree.

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