Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) / Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) / Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | Darke County Probate And Juvenile Court

300 Garst Ave., Greenville, OH 45331

Eligibility

Minor children under 18 whose parents are being prosecuted for child abuse, substance abuse issues, or neglect in the Darke County Juvenile Court. Does not advocate in cases with youth whose parents are divorced or divorcing and are affected by custody and visitation issues. CASA volunteers: those with an interest to advocate for the best interests of the children in an effective, timely, professional manner until the case is permanently resolved.

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Phones are answered until 4:00pm.

(937) 547-1945

Fax

(937) 547-7345

Voice - voice | Probate Court Phone

(937) 547-7350

Voice - voice | Juvenile Court Phone

https://darkeprobatejuvenile.org

[email protected].

Application process

Phone for information M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. May leave a message and the call will be returned.

Fees

Free to volunteer.

Service area

Darke County, Ohio

Description

Provides information concerning Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) who advocate for the best interests of children whose parents have become involved with the Juvenile Court due to issues of abuse, neglect, or dependency. CASA staff investigate the situation, conduct interviews with the family, then prepares reports for the Juvenile Court. Also offers training courses for community volunteers who wish to act in the role of the CASA.

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Providing organization

Darke County Probate And Juvenile Court

Probate: Court with jurisdiction over matters such as probate of wills, estates, the issuance of marriage licenses, adoption proceedings, determination of sanity or mental competence, name changes and adult and juvenile guardianship. Juvenile: Hears cases involving the delinquency of persons under eighteen years of age, and cases dealing with unruly, abused, neglected, and dependent children. Also hears all traffic offenses committed by persons under eighteen years of age, and has jurisdiction in adult cases involving paternity, child abuse, nonsupport, and failure to send children to school.