Lewis County Volunteer GAL/CASA Program
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The Lewis County GAL Program is a member program of Washington State CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Volunteers from all walks of life are trained to do an independent investigation and advocate for children going through dependency court. The volunteer speaks with those involved in the child's life, such as parents, relatives, foster parents, teachers, counselors, etc. in order to gather information and make recommendations to the judge as to the best interests of the child. Parents and Social Workers have attorneys to speak on their behalf, but the children need a voice to speak up for them. The GAL gets to know the child personally, and conveys the child's wishes and what the GAL feels is in the child's best interests in court so that the judge can make an informed decision on placement, services, and ultimately whether the child should be returned to the parent or another plan should be pursued. This website has even more detailed information about the role of a GAL, CASA and the local program.
Guardian Friends
Guardian Friends is a newly formed non-profit agency affiliated with the Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program. Guardian Friends helps to provide needs and services for foster children who are dependents of the State of Washington through Lewis County Juvenile Court. The State is unable to provide many of the things they had previously due to budget cuts. Guardians ad Litem can present requests for specific needs, such as specialized therapy, sports equipment, musical instruments, graduation costs, etc. to the Board of Guardian Friends. Since it's conception in July, Guardian Friends has supplied musical instruments, clothing, speech therapy, and other specific neeeds to over 10 children.
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