Optima
What online electronic system does the Guardian ad Litem Office use to manage case files?
Optima
What type of GAL report is written for a Judicial Review Hearing?
A Judicial Review Report
How often should GAL Volunteers visit their children?
At least once per month
What non-profit organization works closely in partnership with the GAL Office to provide items for children’s material needs and legal needs?
Voices for Children
Who is the current GAL Volunteer Trainer?
Jill (Krantz)
In what section of Optima do GALs, CAMs, and Attorneys submit their visit notes and other case related notes?
The Contact Logs section
Who is responsible for writing statutorily mandated reports to the court for the GAL Office?
The assigned Guardian ad Litem volunteer
Who is responsible for providing referrals for children to receive recommended services?
The Case Management Organization
On request, this kind of animal accompanies our youth to court hearings, depositions, and other events
Dog
Who is your main point of contact from the GAL Advocacy Team when working a case?
Under what tab do you find the best hearing date and the hearing notes from the last hearing?
The Hearings tab
What are the titles of the two types of court officials who preside over Dependency cases?
Judges and General Magistrates
Name 3 parties/participants that a GAL should contact when first getting a case!
The child(ren), parents, caregivers, case management, school staff, therapist, other family members, childcare workers
What type of health insurance are children automatically enrolled in when in foster care?
Medicaid
How many people make up the GAL Advocacy Team for each case?
Three
Who is responsible for updating placements in the court file?
GAL Volunteers
The GAL Attorney and the Child Advocate Manager
Name two different examples of case plan goals
Reunification, Permanent Guardianship, Adoption, APPLA, Maintain and Strengthen
How often should children be seen for dental appointments?
Once every six months
Who are the members of the GAL Advocacy Team on each case?
The Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, the Child Advocate Manager, and the GAL Attorney
In what section do GALs submit their training hours for yearly recertification?
In the training tab
MBI stands for…
Manifest Best Interest
What does CNHC stand for?
Children’s Network of Hillsborough County
What documents does a GAL Volunteer need to bring to obtain records pertaining to the children?
Notice of Appearance and/or Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem
What is the name of the training website used for GAL Volunteers?
I am for the Child Academy