NC Guardian ad Litem Program

Administrative Office of the Courts

Statewide;

Child Safety and Welfare

To recruit, screen, train, and supervise community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children whose cases are before the State's district courts due to petitions filed by local departments of Social Services alleging abuse and neglect (and dependency, at the trial judge's discretion).

Other-Best interest advocacy and protection of children's legal rights

Children (0-5), Youth (6-15), Transitional Youth (16+)

18,036

$15,696,046

$0

$870

No

None

Yes

* All information is self-reported by the agency or institution and has not been independently reviewed and validated.