Government

Jackson County Office of the Guardian ad Litem


  • Mission

    To represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in Family Court proceedings and take all steps reasonably necessary to protect and promote the interests of each child it represents.

    About Us

    The Office of the Guardian ad Litem of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Family Court Division, in Jackson County, Missouri, serves more than 1900 abused and neglected children by representing their best interests in Family Court proceedings and taking all steps reasonably necessary to protect and promote these interests.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Legal Assistance
    • Volunteering

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