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Guardian ad Litem board requests $16.8 million to raise pay, shore up volunteer program
Summary
The state Guardian ad Litem program told senators it needs higher compensation to retain staff and to expand volunteer supervision; the board requested $16,365,000 for compensation and insurance increases plus $476,000 for volunteer program capacity.
Tammy Baker Olsen, State Program Administrator for the Minnesota Guardian ad Litem Board, told the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Jan. 22 that the program needs increased compensation to retain staff who advocate for children in child‑protection and family court proceedings.
"Guardians of Litem are an independent voice representing the best interest of children," Baker Olsen said in testimony describing the program’s duties, which include interviewing children and caregivers, reviewing case records, and submitting…
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