Crime, Legal Related
OKLAHOMA GUARDIAN AD LITEM INSTITUTE
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
Keywords
Guardian Ad Litem representation and advocacy for the best interests of children in family law courts
EIN
81-2175628
0816044262
Legal Services (I80)
Public Interest Law/Litigation (I83)
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OKLAHOMA GUARDIAN AD LITEM INSTITUTE
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Board of Directors
as of 8/25/2018
Board Chair
Janet Brown
David Hammons
Oklahoma Child Support Services
Amber Rinehart
Rococo Restaurants
Kendall Sykes
Cathy Christensen & Associates
Mollie Dysart
Department of Defense
Kim Taylor
Federal Public Defender's Office - Western District of Oklahoma
Susan Relland
American Fidelity
Laura Kerr
Private Foundation Community Non-Profit Support
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Yes
CEO OVERSIGHT
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No
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No
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