Guardian ad Litem Rockingham County NC

Guardian ad Litem Rockingham County NC www.volunteerforgal.org The GAL is paired with an Attorney Advocate to represent the child’s best interest in court.

SUMMARY
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained community member appointed by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children and youth petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services. RESPONSIBILITIES
Digging for Details
Gather and assess independent information about the child’s situation and needs by Getting to know the chil

d, Interviewing parents, caretakers, social workers, teachers, service providers
Reading records related to the child and family

Collaborating
Seek cooperative solutions with other participants in the child’s case
Communicate with the GAL Attorney Advocate to develop legal strategies and prepare for court
Attend court hearings and other meetings

Recommending the Best
Write child focused reports for court hearings
Make recommendations in the child’s best interest
Testify, when needed, to support recommendations or inform the court of changes in the child’s situation

Empowering the Child’s Voice
Ensure that the court knows the child’s wishes
Keep the child informed about the court proceedings
Facilitate the child’s participation in court hearings as appropriate

Staying Vigilant
Monitor the situation on an on‐going basis
Consult with local program staff for support and guidance
Confidentiality is Key
Keep all records and information confidential

QUALIFICATIONS
A Guardian ad Litem possesses:
A sincere concern for the well‐being of children
A commitment to advocate for a child until a safe and permanent home is established and court involvement is no longer required
The ability to be objective and non‐judgmental
The ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse economic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds
Good verbal and written communication skills

REQUIREMENTS
Guardian ad Litem advocates commit to at least four hours per month on a case, and they are encouraged to serve until the case is completed, which usually takes at least a year. In order to become a GAL, you will need to complete:

• an application
• a screening interview with program staff
• a criminal record check

TRAINING & SUPERVISION
Guardians ad Litem are supervised by program staff.

03/12/2026
Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are abused and neglected children in foster care? Each one of the...
03/11/2026

Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are abused and neglected children in foster care? Each one of these children needs someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are. Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. No experience is necessary. Just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check.
Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions.
Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information. You can submit an online application at

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Address

170 NC Highway 65, Ste C325
Reidsville, NC
27320

Opening Hours

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

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+13366346106

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