An opinion piece today in the Hickory Daily Register points out that “Children in trouble need advocates.”
If you have a heart for children but don’t feel called to adopt or foster, consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem. From the story:
The Guardian ad Litem program is one way to stand up for children who can’t stand up for themselves. The program is an all-volunteer extension of the court system. While adults have legal representation, children do not have the wherewithal to retain counsel. That’s where the Guardian ad Litem program comes in. The “guardian” represents the child in abuse and neglect proceedings. The volunteer representative has standing in court. In fact, they are appointed officers of the court. They must work within the law, but volunteers’ only obligations are to the children they represent.
To learn more about how you can help right here in Henderson County and surrounds, visit the North Carolina State Guardian ad Litem Program Web site at www.ncgal.org.
