Mission
The Oklahoma Guardian Ad Litem Institute serves the public and the courts by doing an independent investigation regarding the best interests of children in low income families at no charge for family law courts; reporting to the courts the results of our investigation, including preferences of children who've reached a sufficient age and maturity to state a preference; and making recommendations regarding the care and custody of children that is in their best interests. Through our independent investigations, we help the courts determine the facts, needs of the children involved in family law litigation, and the resources appropriate to meet those needs. We also provide training and education to other guardians ad litem to assist them in advocating for children in family law litigation.
Ruling year
2016
Executive Director
Sharon Wigdor Byers
Main address
1701 Signal Ridge Drive Suite 110
Edmond, OK 73013 USA
EIN
81-2175628
NTEE code
Legal Services (I80)
Public Interest Law/Litigation (I83)
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Our programs
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Guardian Ad Litem Representation
Serve as a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of children in family law litigation for families with middle to lower incomes.
Continuing Education and Training
Provide continuing courses designed to educate and train attorneys and other court experts, such as mental health professionals, on the law and practical aspects of representing the best interests of children in family law courts.
Resources
Provide a centralized location for resources for all guardians ad litem and court experts, such as mental health professionals, in Oklahoma to assist in representation and advocacy for children in family law courts.
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OKLAHOMA GUARDIAN AD LITEM INSTITUTE
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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