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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.

Intro to Guardian ad Litem for Minors

  • Program overview, case types and assignment
  • Taking a case and initial appointment packet
  • Intro and scope of investigation
  • Training manual and materials

Getting Started

  • Contacting and interviewing parties

Other Tools of the GAL

  • Criminal background checks
  • Visitation schedule
  • Additional interviews
  • Care plans
  • Requests for records

Working with Children

  • Ages 0-4
  • Ages 5-9
  • Ages 10-13
  • Ages 14-17

Abuse and Neglect

Confidentiality

Duration of a Case

GAL Reports

1806: Hearing and Proceedure

  • Courtroom logistics
  • Stepping up before the judge
  • Courtesy copies and filing
  • Motions and pleadings
  • Courtroom drama

Court Orders - Samples and Suggestions

If Your Case Goes to Trial

CVLS Support and Supervision

Case Closure

Future Involvement

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

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