Thurston County Dependency Guardian ad Litem Program Volunteers speak up for abused and neglected children who are in the dependency court system.  Thoroughly trained and appointed by a judge, Thurston County Dependency Guardian ad Litem Volunteers investigate a child’s history, facilitate communication between systems, and advocate for a safe, permanent home for the children they represent.

In 2007 the Washington State Legislature allocated more money to Thurston County Dependency Guardian ad Litem Programs across the state.  This allowed Thurston County’s Program to expand to recruit, train and support more volunteers to ultimately serve more dependent children.  The current staff consists of six full time employees.  

We also have approximately 50 volunteers and about 300 dependent youth in Thurston County. 

Interested in Volunteering?

Thurston County Dependency Guardian ad Litem Program offers extensive pre-service training three times per year.  If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting and meaningful volunteer opportunity please contact the Thurston County Dependency Guardian ad Litem Program office at (360) 709-3231. 

Volunteer Application

Washington Association of Child Advocate Program

Informational Video- coming soon

Coming to the Family and Juvenile Court

Contact the Court

Dependency

Dependency Court Process