Surrogate Parent Initiative
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Surrogate Parent Initiative Looking for Volunteers |
What:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is looking for volunteers willing to
advocate at local schools for foster children with academic, social,
emotional or behavioral problems. Most of the children live in group
homes where they are raised by staff rather than foster parents.
Why:
Every child needs a voice. Foster children’s voices are not always
heard. Here in Clark County Nevada, you can be that voice.
How:
After a series of training classes, you will be matched with a child
and your name will be presented to the court where you will receive a
court order to act in behalf of the child as an educational surrogate
parent for all special education issues. Although you will meet the
child, you will not spend time alone with the child. Approximately, 10
hours a year will be the amount of time needed to advocate for the
child. No experience is necessary. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will
provide training and on going assistance.
When:
Call (702) 386-1070 extension 124 or email
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for questions.
***Attorneys interested in volunteering their time to assist children are encouraged to consider representing a child through our Children's Attorneys Project. To find out more about this and other pro bono opportunities for attorneys, click here.
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