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Report on Guardian Ad Litem Representation of Children in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings
January 1999

Vickie Wallen
Director Ombudsman


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Report on Guardian Ad Litem Representation of Children in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings January 1999

CONTENTS

Executive Summary

OFCO’s Role and Charge

Data Collection

Findings and Conclusions

Recommendations

Appendices

Appendix A: GAL Program Descriptions By County
Appendix B: OFCO Data Collection Procedure
Appendix C: OFCO Child Representation Survey
Appendix D: Survey Data by County
Appendix E: King County Policy Regarding Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem
Appendix F: Spokane County CASA/Guardian Ad Litem Risk Assessment Form