Monday, July 9, 2012

Horry County guardian ad litem program seeks volunteers

CONWAY - Sam Hodges points to files in a drawer, and in boxes, to show the volume of cases her office is working on--and works on each year.

Any time a child is involved in a child abuse or neglect case, the state requires that victim child be assigned a guardian ad litem.  The guardian checks up on the child, acts as a bit of a go-between between the family and the justice system, and can be an advocate for the child in any situation regarding his or her custody or possible life-changing moves.

Full story: SCNow

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