Preservice
Updated 4/2026
Updated 4/2026
Thank you for participating in the updated Pre-Service Training. A link to a PDF copy of the Master PowerPoint Slide Deck used during the training is provided below. This webpage is designed to allow guardian ad litem volunteers to review the material in the Master PowerPoint Deck as well as the supporting materials listed beneath it for additional reference. Please note that Chapters 1 and 5 include videos that are not available in the Master PowerPoint Slide Deck; these video clips can be accessed through the links below the deck.
Chapter 1 "The Youth Perspective" - This link provides the "Champions" video input from the Master PDF slide deck.
Chapter 5 "Normalcy & Positive Childhood Experiences " This link provides the "Champions" video input from the Master PDF slide deck.
Kristy's Story - A video for Foster Parents highlighting generational dependency. (10min. 11sec.)
ReMoved - A classic video about a young girl named Zoey being removed from her family and placed in foster care. This video should be shown prior to Chapter 3 "Quality Child Contacts". (12 min 47sec)
ReMoved 2 - A follow up to the original video as the child deals with sibling separation and her future. (22 min 45 sec)
Removed Dependency Petition example (supporting document)
Removed Judicial Review example (supporting document for "Report Writing" powerpoint)
Biopsychosocial Assessment and Treatment Plan for Zoey (supporting document)
Class Starting Materials
Pre-Service Supplemental Packet - Info as to Reporting abuse, Glossary of Key players in case, Acronyms, Path of case,
Guardian ad Litem Office Standards (Rev.2023)
P.L.E.A.S.E. Visit Guidelines - A supporting document to assist in developing visit information.
Required Paperwork for New GALs/VCAs - Contains documents to be signed and forwarded to our local office.
Judicial Review Green Training Template - Contains line by line information to help the volunteer to craft their JR.
The link below will take you to the required Pre- Service training moduals needed for final Certification