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What are Volunteer Guardian ad Litem responsibilities?

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What are Volunteer Guardian ad Litem responsibilities?

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• Visits the child and keeps the child informed about the court proceedings; • Gathers and assesses independent information on a consistent basis about the child in order to recommend a resolution that is in the child’s best interest; • Reviews records; • Interviews appropriate parties involved in the case, including the child; • Determines whether a permanent plan has been created for the child in accordance with federal and state laws and whether appropriate services are being provided to the child and family; • Submits a signed written report with recommendations to the court on what placement, visitation plan, services, and permanent plan are in the best interest of the child; • Attends and participates in court hearings and other related meetings to advocate for a permanent plan, which serves the child’s best interest; • Maintains complete records about the case, including appointments scheduled, interviews held, and information gathered about the child and the child’s life circum

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