The Judicial Branch Standing Committee on Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) and Attorneys for the Minor Child (AMC) in Family Matters is pleased to announce that it is offering an online, pre-recorded training program for eligible individuals interested in serving as AMC/GAL in family court. The training consists of eight (8) video training sessions and additional hours of reading and assignments. Only those individuals who complete this comprehensive preservice training required by Connecticut Practice Book Section 25-62 are eligible to be a GAL or AMC in Family Matters.
2. Do not have a criminal record;
3. Do not appear on the Department of Children and Families’ central registry of child abuse and neglect; and
4. Meet all eligibility criteria in Connecticut Practice Book Sec. 25-62.