How Do I Become a Guardian Ad Litem?

STEP 1: Contact Renee at (352) 374-3656 x. 2238 for an application packet for Alachua County. Contact Lisa at (904) 966-6237 for an application packet for Baker, Bradford and Union Counties.

Contact Jenni at (352) 463-3135 for an application packet for Gilchrist and Levy Counties. STEP 2: Interview with Guardian ad Litem staff to review how much time you can spend, what types of cases may fit your particular situation and abilities including location, type of abuse, and your suitability for the program. STEP 3: Participate in Pre-Service training.

This program includes 30 hours of training offered usually three times per year. STEP 4: After certification, meet with a Guardian ad Litem case coordinator to review cases needing a guardian and begin service. What type of commitment is required of Guardians ad Litem?

Guardians are asked to commit at least one year to the program. A guardian may take one case, or several. Most guardians give several hours a week to their case, although ... more.

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