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Charleston County Guardian ad Litem Program
Basic Information
Address: 145 King Street, Suite 412
Charleston, SC
Phone Number: 843-577-6978
Fax Number: 843-577-6981
Email: galcharleston@oepp.sc.gov
Director: Lois Richter
Action Shots
Additional Information
Causes Served: Child Abuse and Neglect
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Children 0-18
Ages for Volunteer: Over 21
Hours of Service: 4-6 per month
Minimum Hours Required: 4
Days of Service: Varies
Mission Statement:
The Charleston Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Family Court.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
It is our vision to provide a volunteer advocate for every child who is the subject of an abuse and neglect case in Charleston County.
Program History:
The first South Carolina Guardian ad Litem program started in August of 1984. Within five years, a program was operational in every judicial circuit throughout the state. In recent years, South Carolinians have volunteered in record numbers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Family Court system.
Events:
Upcoming trainings for the program. They are July 17th, 2012 and August 6, 2012
www.charleston.scgal.org for upcoming trainings