INTRODUCING THE VOLUNTEER ROLE
Independent Study - Chapter One
In this course you will be provided important information about your role as a Volunteer Child Advocate as well as an overview of the child welfare system.
The main objectives are to:
This material has been exclusively designed for I am for the child Academy.
Please note the term Guardian ad Litem (GAL) means the same as Volunteer Child Advocate.
Statewide Guardian ad Litem Training Team
Program Overview
Making a Lifelong Difference
The Volunteer Role
Competencies Checklist
Guardian ad Litem Program's Multidisciplinary Team
The Child Welfare System
Advocacy in Action
Chapter 1 QUIZ
Chapter Wrap-Up
Resources (Chapter 1)
The training was excellent! Thorough! Perfect!
The training was excellent! Thorough! Perfect!
Read LessI thought the lessons were extremely easy to understand and navigate. I really appreciated the ability to stop and resume when needed.
I thought the lessons were extremely easy to understand and navigate. I really appreciated the ability to stop and resume when needed.
Read LessI was employed in the child welfare system for 7 years. It took some time to learn about different things like the roles that everyone plays and the court p...
Read MoreI was employed in the child welfare system for 7 years. It took some time to learn about different things like the roles that everyone plays and the court process. For a new volunteer, I think the content is simple and not overwhelming which is very important.
Read LessJumping in, there is a lot of information to digest. The introduction to the GAL volunteer role was meaty but simplistic. All the resources stay available fo...
Read MoreJumping in, there is a lot of information to digest. The introduction to the GAL volunteer role was meaty but simplistic. All the resources stay available for review, which is very helpful as well.
Read LessThis is so full of information and details that I was not expecting. The job of the advocate is to make sure this one chid is given evey resourse that is ava...
Read MoreThis is so full of information and details that I was not expecting. The job of the advocate is to make sure this one chid is given evey resourse that is availble to him/or her. To make sure you as an advocate give this child every opportunity to make them safe.
Read LessIt was a good training, overview. I like that I could listen or read the training. Navigation was easy.
It was a good training, overview. I like that I could listen or read the training. Navigation was easy.
Read LessThe content was presented in a logical format and included examples, additional documents and clear explanations for all the departments, acronyms and duties...
Read MoreThe content was presented in a logical format and included examples, additional documents and clear explanations for all the departments, acronyms and duties expected of a GAL.
Read LessVery informative about the GAL core values and vision statement.
Very informative about the GAL core values and vision statement.
Read LessThis was easy to follow, i enjoyed the links to the outside sources to view additional information and the flow charts.
This was easy to follow, i enjoyed the links to the outside sources to view additional information and the flow charts.
Read LessThe information provided was done so in a manner that allowed the user to move at their own pace, was relevant (and at times redundant, but that's how people...
Read MoreThe information provided was done so in a manner that allowed the user to move at their own pace, was relevant (and at times redundant, but that's how people learn) and not overly burdensome, convoluted or time-consuming.
Read LessExtremely informative. The mixture of videos and exercises kept this course from getting boring.
Extremely informative. The mixture of videos and exercises kept this course from getting boring.
Read LessI liked being able to take this course online. I learned a lot about the specifics of this program, and was able to absorb all of the information quickly. ...
Read MoreI liked being able to take this course online. I learned a lot about the specifics of this program, and was able to absorb all of the information quickly. The material was thorough, and I feel that I am now equipped to move forward as a GAL with confidence. Between my educational background, my life experience, and this course, I am ready to get started, and look forward to the next training course.
Read LessThis was informative, a lot of information at once. The videos played a significant role in how impactful you can be in a persons life, not only the child bu...
Read MoreThis was informative, a lot of information at once. The videos played a significant role in how impactful you can be in a persons life, not only the child but for the family. I am for the child and I know this will also build character for me and not only fight for children in the courtroom but children outside of court. There are still things I need to remember but the purpose was represented well in this chapter.
Read LessThis section of training was important in reviewing the guardian's role and how to better help the children. I like that this section reviewed how we must ...
Read MoreThis section of training was important in reviewing the guardian's role and how to better help the children. I like that this section reviewed how we must stay observant, in contact with the child and communication with agency members.
Read LessGood material, great testimonials. Kind of good gut check to make sure this is right for you
Good material, great testimonials. Kind of good gut check to make sure this is right for you
Read LessI love the setup and ease of the training. Very thorough and left me feeling like I have a good grasp on the program and expectations.
I love the setup and ease of the training. Very thorough and left me feeling like I have a good grasp on the program and expectations.
Read LessThe different modules answered many of my questions I had involving the child or children in different situations. These children may be living at home, in a...
Read MoreThe different modules answered many of my questions I had involving the child or children in different situations. These children may be living at home, in a foster home, with other members of the family, or close friends of the family. It helped me to understand how hard and confusing it is for these children to be in a strange place for up to twelve months in some cases. I also understand that I am the one that sees the child, and therefore the voice of the child. It is important that I document information free of judgement and bias, as this may be used in court proceedings. Learning about all the team members involved was also important knowledge to have.
Read LessI enjoyed this intro lesson. It was organized well and presented clearly. I particularly liked the specific instructions on what to do next to move onward w...
Read MoreI enjoyed this intro lesson. It was organized well and presented clearly. I particularly liked the specific instructions on what to do next to move onward with the lesson. No extraneous information was included which might overload me as a newbie. Additionally the different presentation methods helped prevent brain wander.
Read LessIt is very impressive what the organization does. I am excited to be a part of such a group.
It is very impressive what the organization does. I am excited to be a part of such a group.
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