Nonprofit
Guardian Ad Litem Program Benton Franklin County's
Mission
The mission of the Washington State Association of Child Advocate Programs is to develop the capacity of local Child Advocate/GAL programs to advocate for abused and neglected children through training, networking, and technical assistance. We support member local CASA, GAL, and child advocate programs in the following areas:
- Training: Our training activities support local program training efforts, including statewide Annual Conference; and opportunities for peer-to-peer training and support through twice-annual program development meetings.
- Networking and Awareness: Our networking and awareness raising activities recruit new advocates and raise public awareness of child welfare issues. We support local program efforts to recruit new child advocates; reach out to community organizations; present at various speaking engagements; and provide recruitment communications materials. We also have a vibrant legislative advocacy program.
- Capacity Building and Support: Our capacity building activities strengthen local programs’ abilities to serve children in the dependency system. Activities include: data collection; new and ongoing program development; quality assurance assistance; and other resource development.
The mission of the Washington State Association of Child Advocate Programs is to develop the capacity of local Child Advocate/GAL programs to advocate for abused and neglected children through training, networking, and technical assistance. We support member local CASA, GAL, and child advocate programs in the following areas:
- Training: Our training activities support local program training efforts, including statewide Annual Conference; and opportunities for peer-to-peer training and support through twice-annual program development meetings.
- Networking and Awareness: Our networking and awareness raising activities recruit new advocates and raise public awareness of child welfare issues. We support local program efforts to recruit new child advocates; reach out to community organizations; present at various speaking engagements; and provide recruitment communications materials. We also have a vibrant legislative advocacy program…
About Us
Guardians Ad Litem's are trained volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for a child who has been found dependent due to abuse or neglect.
When children are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect, they enter the court system through a series of proceedings known as the dependency process. The court will determine what is in the child’s best interest to gain some form of permanency. The GAL independently gathers information and recommends what is in the child’s best interest.
The GAL meets with the child and those involved in his/her life (parents, foster parents, extended family, teachers, medical professionals, social workers, etc.) During the dependency process, the GAL advocate is often the only constant adult presence in the child’s life.
Guardians Ad Litem's are trained volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for a child who has been found dependent due to abuse or neglect.
When children are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect, they enter the court system through a series of proceedings known as the dependency process. The court will determine what is in the child’s best interest to gain some form of permanency. The GAL independently gathers information and recommends what is in the child’s best interest.
The GAL meets with the child and those involved in his/her life (parents, foster parents, extended family, teachers, medical professionals, social workers, etc.) During the dependency process, the GAL advocate is often the only constant adult presence in the child’s life.
Issue Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Community Development
- Family
- Victim Support
- Volunteering
Location & Contact
- 1-360-821-4021
- Benton_Franklin@wachildadvocates.org
- 5606 W Canal Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA
Suite 106
