Vermont Guardian ad Litem

Vermont Guardian ad Litem Guardians ad litem (GALs) advocate for children involved in court cases. Judges appoint a GAL in all

Guardian ad litem (GAL) is a volunteer who advocates for children involved in court cases. A judge appoints a GAL in every child abuse or child neglect case and sometimes in delinquency and other cases. The GAL makes recommendations to the court for the child’s best interests in and out of court until the case is over.

12/02/2025

Vermont law requires the court to appoint a guardian ad litem whenever the Department for Children and Families tries to take a child into its custody. The judiciary says the state could use more people to fill that role.

08/08/2025

The National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) / Guardians ad Litem (GAL) Association for Children, together with state and local member programs, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, a...

Please join us for more information on becoming a GAL in VT
07/31/2025

Please join us for more information on becoming a GAL in VT

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109 State St
Montpelier, VT
05609

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(800) 622-6359

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