Quick Reference Guides
Published August 2026
Combined Quick Reference Guides
Individual Quick Reference Guides
- Table of Contents
- 1: Role of the GAL
- 2: Gathering & Sharing Information
- 3: Best Interests of the Child
- 4: Cultural Humility & Family-Centered Advocacy
- 5: Trauma & Well-being
- 6: Case Planning
- 7: Kin Caregivers & Relative Connections
- 8: Placement Stability
- 9: Permanency Options
- 10: Education Advocacy
- 11: Special Education Advocacy
- 12: Advocating for Children Zero to Five
- 13: Older Youth in Foster Care
- 14: Extended Care Youth Services for Youth 18-21
- 15: At Every Hearing
- 16: Preliminary Protective Hearing
- 17: Adjudication Hearing
- 18: Disposition Hearing
- 19: Review Hearing
- 20: Non-reunification Hearing
- 21: Permanency Plan Hearing
- 22: Termination of Parental Rights Hearing
- 23: Post-TPR Review Hearing
- 24: Reinstatement of Parental Rights