Program Staff

"As Program Manager, my desire is to ensure that each case that comes through our doors has a well-trained volunteer assigned, and that our volunteers are supported in their efforts. Every case has a child’s face to it, and these children need to have safe, nurturing, permanent homes. The work of our volunteers is complex. However, it is incredibly rewarding when a child is finally in their permanent home where they can thrive and be loved, whether with their parents or an adoptive family or guardianship. It is work with a purpose."

"I have worked for Juvenile Court for 18 years 17.5 of those years I was a detention officer and loved my time helping, playing games, and talking with the kids. Deciding to become a GAL Coordinator I am able to continue to help kids that are going through a very difficult time and also be a support to the GAL themselves. Being a GAL is very rewarding because while the child is going through dependency the child’s GAL is the one support person that stays with them all the way through, and that support person looks out for the child and his or her best interest."

“As a Program Coordinator, I actively recruit citizens of this county and other counties to become our volunteers. I also help with supporting the volunteers, giving them guidance, and assisting them with any questions they may have. We as a program are to advocate for the children of Lewis County and be their voice in the courtroom. My goal is that we do everything in our power to protect and keep children safe. As a Guardian Ad Litem myself, I do anything in my legal ability to make sure the child’s needs are met, for the child to thrive, and hopefully become an outstanding citizen in our community. “