ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In courtrooms across Buncombe County, some of the most vulnerable voices are carried forward by trained community volunteers who speak solely for a child’s best interests.
The Buncombe County Guardian ad Litem program represents children involved in abuse, neglect and dependency cases, serving as their advocate throughout court proceedings. At any given time, the program represents about 325 children locally, with between 400 and 450 children served each year over the past five years, according to the Buncombe County Guardian ad Litem office.
“We are advocates for children in abuse, neglect and dependency court cases in Buncombe County,” the office said. “We are the voice for the child in court.”…