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Investigations and Court Report Writing

Investigations. What are we doing right?Speaking to Social WorkersKeeping in contact with placementKeeping in contact with GAL staffWhat do we need to adjust?Sources of infoPeople we talk toFrequency of seeing childWhat are the barriers?TimeGas/reimbursementSocial Workers and others re

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Investigations and Court Report Writing

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    1. Investigations and Court Report Writing Improving how we advocate for our children in Davie and Davidson Counties

    2. Investigations What are we doing right? Speaking to Social Workers Keeping in contact with placement Keeping in contact with GAL staff What do we need to adjust? Sources of info People we talk to Frequency of seeing child What are the barriers? Time Gas/reimbursement Social Workers and others returning calls

    3. Investigations What is wrong with this paragraph being in a GAL report? The Social Worker told this GAL that the child is seeing therapist Jane Doe at Daymark and is really enjoying those sessions. The respondent mother told the GAL that the child made all A’s in school this semester and gets along with everyone. Also, the grandmother the child is living with told the Social Worker that the child doesn’t like to visit with his father.

    4. Investigations Why is it important to get first hand information? How much time will it take to get that information? How do I know who to call? Examples…… Typical Investigation: Set visit with placement to see the child Call to Social Worker….what will they tell you? Call to mom and dad Call to therapist Call to doctor Email to teacher Visit with child and placement

    5. Investigations Time-Saving Solutions Set a time and date for visit each month with kids (i.e. first Friday of each month) Find out who therapist, teacher, and other service providers are right away…GAL office will fax appointment Tell Social Worker to email you if it’s more convenient If your case is continued, make one more round of phone calls and give updated info to GAL office Call or email service providers once a month. Get them to give you reports to attach to your report….remember they’re in it to help kids too!

    6. New Template Why do we need a new template? Court is relying on our information more than ever Save time for you and staff Gives you an easy guide to address everything the court wants you to address

    7. New Template Changes to our template Cover sheets Breaking down and listing out Recommendations to make every time Easy explanations so you know what the court wants “Other” sections to let you expand

    10. New Template The Judges have approved the template and are excited…we want you to be too. We want to start using the template for reports for the August 17th court date. We will email you the template, have it available on the website, and give you a disk today.

    11. Questions, Concerns

    12. Examples! Let’s work through the examples!

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