Alamance County Guardian ad Litem

Alamance County Guardian ad Litem Established by statute in 1983, the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program has been serving abused and neglected children for more than 40 years.

Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers are adults who come from diverse communities, cultures, and life and work experiences who hare a sincere concern for the well-being of children. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 7B-601, when a petition alleging abuse or neglect of a juvenile is filed in district court, the judge appoints a volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocate and an attorney advocate

to provide team representation to the child—and this team has full party status in trial and appellate proceedings. All Guardian ad Litem advocates are trained, supervised, and supported by program staff in each county of the state. The collaborative model of GAL attorney advocates, volunteers, and staff ensures that all North Carolina children who are alleged by the Division of Social Services to have been abused or neglected receive GAL legal advocacy services.

“Why use volunteers?” Answering that question for North Carolina entails an evolving history spanning nearly a decade, but the short answer is that volunteers are effective. The model of co-appointing volunteers and attorneys to speak for abused and neglected children in court provides strong, competent advocacy to the children who need it. The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program is a services division of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, and a member of the National CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) Association. General Information
To find out more about how to become a child's voice, click the "Become a Volunteer" tab on our Timeline. Fill out the form, and we'll send some information your way! MISSION: Be A Voice For The Children In Our Community
Our mission to serve children has grown through the decades, but volunteers have been central to North Carolina Guardian ad Litem from the start. Read a brief history of our mission below, as well as why volunteers are so essential to our mission today.

Best wishes to our GALs with June birthdays!Be a VOICE for the children in our community. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org ...
06/01/2026

Best wishes to our GALs with June birthdays!

Be a VOICE for the children in our community. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.

05/22/2026
How can you help? Become a Guardian ad Litem volunteer child advocate! Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-...
05/20/2026

How can you help? Become a Guardian ad Litem volunteer child advocate!

Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.

Be a VOICE for the children in our community. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.
05/06/2026

Be a VOICE for the children in our community. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.

Child Abuse Prevention Month may be over, but the work of strengthening families and communities continues every day.

Caregivers face challenges throughout the year, and having access to support, guidance, and community resources can make all the difference.

Prevention is not a moment.
It’s an ongoing commitment. https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/donate

Wishing our GALs with May birthdays and year filled with happiness and health!Be a VOICE for the children in our communi...
05/01/2026

Wishing our GALs with May birthdays and year filled with happiness and health!

Be a VOICE for the children in our community. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.

Be a VOICE for the children in our community and advocate for siblings to stay together. Go to www.volunteerforgal.org o...
04/27/2026

Be a VOICE for the children in our community and advocate for siblings to stay together.
Go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call (800) 982-4041.

Address

126 West Elm Street
Graham, NC
27253

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13365702221

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