Guardian Ad Litum

I interviewed today to become one. Simply put, it's an objective "parent" for a child that's in the family court system due to neglect, abuse, etc.

I would be a volunteer part of the "team". My job would be to meet with the CPS (child protective services) social worker, attorney for the child, therapists, school teachers, doctors, etc, and then formulate & bring my recommendations for the child's best interest to the hearings/judge.

There is huge potential for heartbreak here, but I want to do something meaningful for kids.

So, they've offered me the position (kind of funny, they are desperate for volunteers), and I start training next week.

I feel very fortunate I have the time to dedicate to this. I hope I do it well. Wish me luck.