What are the duties of the guardian ad litem?
1. Information Gathering for the court What has happened to the child The current needs and circumstances of the child 2. Making Recommendations to the court What the child needs to be safe What treatment plans should be ordered for the child/family What permanent resolution is in the best interests of the child 3. Monitoring Case Progress What services are being provided What progress is being made by the parents What other issues need to be addressed According to federal and Minnesota state law, all children whose parents may have abused or neglected them must have a guardian ad litem A child might also need a guardian ad litem if someone other than the child’s parents (such as a relative) wants custody of the child.
