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Guardian Ad Litem's Office Case Study

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Working at the Guardian ad Litem’s office has been a difficult, but rewarding experience. One case that specifically stood out to me involved a mother and her newborn child. The woman had been addicted to drugs for years. After the baby was born, the child was directly put into the foster care system. The mother had not spent a single day with her child since the day it was born. During the hearing, my heart ached for the mother and the newborn. It was a struggle for me to fully grasp the fact that the state could take a newborn away from its mother. As the hearing continued I tried to put aside my emotions and continued listening to the judge. When the judge began communicating to the mother, I was shocked by what was said. This mother

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