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Full Resource Name:
Guardian ad Litem, Second Judicial Circuit
Address
1920 Thomasville Rd, Ste 208
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 606-1200
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
Services
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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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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.