What is a Child Advocate’s role?
The Advocate provides the judge with a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about the child’s future. The Advocate must determine if it is in the best interest of the child to live with the parent(s), remain in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption. The Advocate makes a recommendation about placement to the court, and follows through until the case is permanently resolved. Advocates work closely with, but independent of, Child Protective Services and attorneys.
