C3 is proud to partner with the Centralia School District. Here are the current volunteer needs at some local CSD schools.
Volunteer with Lewis County Guardian ad Litem Program
Advocating for children in dependency cases is challenging and rewarding work, and it takes a special person to be a GAL.
Volunteers come from all walks of life and backgrounds, but each is carefully screened and selected. To become a volunteer you must be able to pass a background check with no criminal convictions in the past 10 years, no child abuse/neglect history with CPS, positive written recommendations from three persons who are not relatives, and successfully compete the interview. Once you are accepted into our program, we provide 30 hours of initial training, an experienced mentor to guide you through your first cases, and support from program staff.
Volunteers can expect to spend a minimum of 10 or more hours per month per case on GAL work. When a case is first starting, this time requirement may be more, and conversely, when a case is in progress or winding down, you may spend less time. We require you to compete at least one face-to-face visit with each child you are assigned to per month. We try very hard to match children and volunteers by geographic locations, so you don’t have to travel too far. Our program also offers mileage reimbursement for home visits, meetings, and court appearances. You will also be required to make at least monthly contact with your assigned supervisor.
If you would like to be considered for the next training session, please complete the application and return to our office. We would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information. Please visit our website at www.lewiscountygal.org for even more information.
Sincerely,
Nicole Davis
GAL Program Coordinator
Nicole.Daivs@lewiscountywa.gov
360-740-2683
Kenneth Miller
GAL Program Coordinator
Kenneth.Miller@lewiscountywa.gov
360-740-2625
CSD Prayer Requests
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools and district.
Our district and our students are in need of your prayers:
The student that lost his leg in a car accident is returning to school, and beginning his middle school experience, next week. He is in a wheelchair, and this will be his first time in school since the accident. Please pray for his transition and return.
We are seeing a reduction in behavior discipline referrals overall, but we are seeing an increase in certain grade levels in vape usage/possession. There seems to be a use to manage stress, etc. Please pray for our students.
We are in bargaining with our teachers. We would appreciate prayers for all involved for collaboration, resolution, and the preservation of relationships.
We know your prayers make a difference. Thank you!
Thankfully,
Lisa Grant, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Centralia School District
