A guardian is a person appointed by the court to advocate for the best interest of a child involved in Juvenile Court. The core function of a guardian is an objective examination of the child’s situation to assist the court in understanding the child’s true circumstances and needs. A guardian’s role is to ensure every child lives in a safe, healthy permanent family. Our mission statement is “to provide effective, independent advocacy in the best interest of children before the court”.
Youth and Family Services (youth under 18)
Guardian ad Litem Program
Contacts
Dickinson
- Barb Oliger, LBSW, GAL Coordinator, 701-255-6909, boliger@youthworksnd.org
- Lauren Bosch, B.S., Program Manager, 701-255-6909, lbosch@youthworksnd.org
Youth 13 - 24
Anti-Human Trafficking
A program providing direct service and intensive case management to young survivors of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking. Services include individual intake/assessment, individual counseling, appropriate service referrals, transportation, and various emergency shelter and transitional housing options. This program aims to help these young survivors (through age 22) establish a safe, healthy, and secure future. Program staff are also available to provide training and community education.
Contacts
Dickinson
- Brittany Derrow, Survivor Expert & Anti-Trafficking Specialist, 701-425-7081, bderrow@youthworksnd.org
- Amy Boyd, LBSW, Program Manager, 701-255-6909, aboyd@youthworksnd.org
VOCA
Contacts
Dickinson
- Brittany Derrow, Survivor Expert & Anti-Trafficking Specialist, 701-425-7081, bderrow@youthworksnd.org
- Amy Boyd, LBSW, Program Manager, 701-255-6909, aboyd@youthworksnd.org
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