The
Guardian Ad litem program is looking for local volunteers and plan to
hold two orientation sessions in Apalachicola this Friday to meet
with people interested in learning more about the program.
For
over 30 years the Guardian Ad Litem program has represented the best
interests of children in court, generally in non-criminal court cases
like divorces.
Many
of the thousands of children using the program statewide are the
victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect.
In
November there were 12 Franklin County children being represented by
a Guardian Ad Litem, there were 18 in Liberty County 25 in Gulf
County and 31 in Wakulla County – there were 8 Franklin County
volunteers in the program and 8 Gulf County volunteers.
More
volunteers are needed – particularly retired people – the program
would like to have 12 to 15 volunteers working locally.
Its
a big commitment but not overwhelming.
If
you would like to help, on average you would have to devote 8 to 10
hours a month to the program.
The
program will hold two orientation sessions in Apalachicola on Friday
January 26, one at noon and one at 5:30.
Both
will be held at the Armory in Apalachicola.
If
you are interested, you should call Sara Urban at 850-606-1213
for more information.
Anyone
interested in learning more can go to www.guardianadlitem.org.
http://live.oysterradio.com/
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