The Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services Department provides zealous legal representation for children in order to advocate for their legal rights and best interests; volunteer oversight for children in foster care by collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders; and supervision for youthful offenders utilizing the least restrictive interventions that do not compromise public safety.

Guardian ad Litem Division

• Provides legal representation for children alleged to have been abused or neglected and removed from their primary caregiver
• Provides legal representation for children who are the subject of custody disputes

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Division

• Recruits, screens, and provides pre-service training for CASA volunteers
• Provides volunteer advocacy for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect

Probation Division

• Facilitates the supervision, treatment, and rehabilitation of children adjudicated delinquent
• Provides community supervision and case management for Children in Need of Services and youth on probation
• Conducts risks and needs assessments to develop individualized service plans
• Provides referrals to evidence-based programming to reduce recidivism
• Provides disposition recommendations to the court

Following are the contacts for all areas of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services:

 

Vision Statement

Our vision is to achieve excellence in providing quality legal representation, advocacy, and rehabilitative services for the positive development of children, preservation of the family unit, and safety of the community.

Mission Statement

It is our mission to zealously advocate for the legal rights and best interests of abused and neglected children within a trauma-focused framework and to enhance the likelihood of behavior reform by engaging in culturally competent strategies that promote accountability.

Values Statement

We uphold the values stated by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners:

• Integrity - We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability - We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity - We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity - We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation - We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.