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About Us

The State Guardian ad Litem Board was established by legislation in 2010 to administer a statewide, independent guardian ad litem program to advocate for the best interest of children in Juvenile and Family courts.

The Program Administrator, who reports to the board, supervises the program managers from the ten judicial districts.  Each judicial district program is configured to service the needs of the judicial district.  Within each judicial district, there are part-time and full-time Guardians ad Litem. The Fourth District also provides volunteer Guardians ad Litem. The Second and Tenth Districts are in the process of developing volunteer Guardian ad Litem Programs. 

Program Mission

The mission of the State Guardian ad Litem Board is to provide well trained, effective guardians ad litem to advocate for safe and permanent homes for the children we represent in Juvenile and Family courts.

Program Values

The State Guardian ad Litem Board seeks justice for children by:

  • Ensuring no child falls through the cracks of our child welfare or family court system because of  a lack of an effective guardian ad litem to look after their interests.
  • Ensuring the most vulnerable children (pursuant to federal and state mandates) are the top priorities of the entire Judicial Branch.
  • Providing competent, cost-effective, and professional services by guardians ad Litem, coordinators, managers and program administration.
  • Working as a unified and cohesive team to realize common goals and share statewide resources, ideas, and strategies.
  • Providing fair and equitable treatment of guardians ad litem.
  • Being accountable, ethical, and professional as individuals and as a system.
  • Being sensitive to and competent in areas of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and the long-term  impact of violence and abuse on child development.
State Guardian ad Litem Board
Minnesota Judicial Center  Suite G-27
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
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