Guardian Ad Litem Program of Robeson County

The GAL volunteer’s responsibilities include digging for details in the case, collaborating with other participants in the case, recommending what’s best for child by writing court reports, empowering the child’s voice, staying vigilant by constantly monitoring the case, and keeping all information confidential.

GAL advocates commit to spending at least 8 hours per month on a case.

The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program seeks to serve the best interests of thousands of children who find themselves the subjects of court cases by assigning them Guardian ad Litem volunteers. Our program exists in every county throughout North Carolina, and we serve more than 15,000 children a year.

We advocate for abused and neglected children because:

• Every child deserves a safe and permanent home
• Children need a voice in court
• It gives children a chance at a better future
• Communities strengthen when they champion the prevention of child abuse