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-To provide every neglected and abused child in the 20th,
21st, 23rd, 29th, and 40th Judicial Districts with a competent
and caring volunteer who advocates for children involved
in Child in Need of Care proceedings. Our purpose is to
speak up for the best interest of the neglected and abused
children, which includes advocating for their placement
in a safe, permanent, and healthy home as quickly as possible.
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-A trained volunteer appointed by a Juvenile Court to
represent the best interest of children currently involved
in Child in Need of Care proceedings
-An interest in children and in their welfare
-The ability to respect and relate to people from various
backgrounds and cultures in a sensitive and caring manner
-Objective, open minded, and flexible
-Good communication skills, both verbal and written
-Understanding of and compliance with the rules of confidentiality
-The ability to make a minimum of one year commitment
-The ability to accept supervision and seek feedback from
trained, professional staff
-Must be 21 or older
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-Visit, at least monthly, with the child/children to which
you are assigned
-To read the records and files of the court, Social Service
Agency, school, hospital, etc., regarding the child you
are advocating for
-To interview, research, and evaluate facts and circumstances
of the child's life from your investigation and to make
independent recommendations to the court
-To report any incidents of child abuse and/or neglect
to the Office of Community Services or local police department
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