Locating Resources How GALs can use community services to meet the needs of children

Two Main Duties 1) Get children in safe, permanent home as quickly as possible 2) Make sure child’s needs are being met while they’re in DSS custody *I*Identify needs and locate resources!

What Do We Mean by “Resources”? Providers Services Items  Examples

Locating Resources Research Referrals Personal Experiences

Types of Resources – Home Examples – Education Examples – Medical Examples – Psychological Examples – Other

Barriers Social Worker Medicaid Placement Court Lack of resource Location $$$$  How do we overcome them?

Don’t Assume! Tell the Social Worker Tell the placement Tell the Court Confirm resource Give out info

Needs What are the biggest needs our kids have?

Resources What resources are available or how can we find them?