GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINORS

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO MANUAL

An outline of the instructional videos is listed below. Click on any section to view a short instructional video. All documents described in the training videos can be found in the forms/templates section below.

If Your Case Goes to Trial

CVLS Support and Supervision

Case Closure

WRITTEN MANUALS

• GAL for Minors Manual
• Legal Server Guide
• Manual on Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV) – The Chicago School

FORMS AND TEMPLATES

• Forensic Center Referral Form
• GAL for Minors Case Checklist
• CANTS Background Check
• Criminal Background Check Information
• GAL Case Closure Checklist
• GAL Party Background Questionnaire
• GAL Report (Sample)
• Intake Background Questionnaire
• Interwoven and The Forensic Center FAQ
• Interwoven and The Forensic Center Service and Referral Information
• Interwoven Referral Form
• Letter to Client - First Attempt (Sample)
• Letter to Client - Second Attempt (Sample)
• Nomination of Minor
• Order - Agreed (Sample)
• Order - Handwritten (Sample)
• Order - Proposed (Sample)
• Order Appointing Guardian of Minor
• Order Appointing GAL (Sample)
• Order for Supervised Visitation (sample)
• Order for Visitation (sample)
• Referral Form for Mental Health Services - The Chicago School

OTHER RESOURCES

• Video “Interviewing the Child Client: Approaches and Techniques for a Successful Interview” by Emory School of Law
• Overview of Mental Health Services for CVLS Clients

COLLEGE GUIDE SERIES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

• College Success Guide
• College Protections
• Knowing Your Rights
• Advocacy and Support
• DACA and Key Legislature
• Financial Aid Guide
• Best Colleges Ranking
• Online College Options