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Giving back in Southeastern North Carolina
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Guardian ad Litem Association
- Wilmington, NC
- United States
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Guardian ad Litem Association left a comment for NanC
Do take care of yourself, Nancy. An effective recovery isn't always quick. Our next training is scheduled for May (evenings); then August and October (days). Let me know if you have questions,
NanC left a comment for Guardian ad Litem Association
I'm doing fairly well. I'd hoped to be able to begin classes with you this month, but my back just has not cooperated. I don't want to commit myself until I'm sure I can commit fully to doing a good job. Right now, a good job for…
Guardian ad Litem Association left a comment for NanC
Hi NanC--I hope that you are recovering well and enjoying these warmer Carolina days. -shirley
NanC left a comment for Guardian ad Litem Association
I would love to become involved in this organization, but I'm recovering from surgery and cannot drive at the moment. I will make contact as soon as I regain my "freedom"!
Benjamin P. Chatham left a comment for Guardian ad Litem Association
Thanks for the invite. Look forward to working with you.
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For more information about the state Guardian ad Litem program and an application: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/
Guardian ad Litem Association updated their profile
Profile Information
- Email Address
- shirley.h.berry@nccourts.org
- Phone Number (optional)
- 910-251-2733
- Job title or description:
- A Guardian ad Litem is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services. The Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court for services that focus on the need for each child. The Guardian ad Litem advocates for a permenant and safe home for every child within the shortest time possible.
- Web site or sites (separate by commas):
- http://www.cfgala.org
- Volunteer interests or needs:
- The main qualification is a sincere concern for children. The volunteer must be a mature adult with good verbal skills. A Guardian ad Litem volunteer must be able to interact and talk with people of various educational and ethnic backgrounds. Essential qualities include the ability to be objective and non-judgemental.
- Other information you'd like to share:
- Mission Statement: To provide trained, independent advocates to represent and promote the best interests of abused, neglected, and dependent children in the state court system and to work toward a plan that ensures that these children are in a safe permanent home.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:57pm on October 5, 2009,
Benjamin P. Chatham said…
- Thanks for the invite. Look forward to working with you.
- At 10:49pm on October 24, 2009,
NanC said…
- I would love to become involved in this organization, but I'm recovering from surgery and cannot drive at the moment. I will make contact as soon as I regain my "freedom"!
- At 1:23pm on January 27, 2010,
NanC said…
- I'm doing fairly well. I'd hoped to be able to begin classes with you this month, but my back just has not cooperated. I don't want to commit myself until I'm sure I can commit fully to doing a good job. Right now, a good job for me is walking from the house to the car with a cane and not regretting it! I've been through one round of cortisone shots in my lower back with not much relief. I guess it's just taking me longer to recover than I expected. Nancy Cox
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