What is Fostering Independence?
Fostering Independence is the name of the project that pairs pro bono attorneys with teens in foster care to help them obtain the services they will need to prepare for adulthood. Attorneys volunteering through Fostering Independence will represent the teen’s best interests as the guardian ad litem after completing an 8-hour training. This specialized training consists of 5 DVDs and Power Point presentation that are available for viewing on the Guardian ad Litem website.