Guardians ad Litem speak for Vermont children

Guardians ad litem are volunteers who are appointed by judges in juvenile court cases to advocate for the best interest of children involved in those cases.

The author used to be biased against people with a substance disorder. But recent experience as a guardian ad litem caused her to change her mind.

When the Department for Children and Families seeks to take a child into their custody, Vermont law requires the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem, or GAL. GALs are volunteer, court-appointed special advocates who protect a child’s best interests in ju … (read more)