Resources

Please see the various resources listed below to help you better understand the GAL position, discover family support, and find emergency resources.

Additional resources can be found on the page by clicking the buttons below, or navigating to the drop down menu at the top of this page.

Mental Health Resources

Employment Resources

Housing Resources

Food Resources

Official Government Resources (IL)

Official Cook County information about Guardians ad Litem, Child Representatives, and Attorneys for Child in Domestic Relations Cases

Illinois General Assembly Statute 750 ILCS 5/506 - Legal framework governing GAL appointments

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts with Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Court information

Guardian ad Litem (GAL) basics and comprehensive legal information
Family & Safety Resources including information about parental responsibilities and custody procedures

Recent article explaining "What Is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)?" with Illinois-specific information

Cook County Resources:

Office dedicated to providing the highest level of advocacy and professional services
Acts as Child Representative in Cook County cases where both parents live in Cook County

Wide range of services including parent education programs, mediation, intervention, evaluations and child and teen support groups

State-Level Support:

Promotes safety and well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect
24/7 hotline for reporting concerns about child abuse or neglect