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As of July 1, 2011, the Office of the Child Advocate is involved in an agency consolidation with the newly-created Office of Governmental Accountability. While the transition is taking place, please continue to check back here for up-to-date information before a new, consolidated website is launched in the near future. | |
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The Office of the Child Advocate will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for Independence Day. Normal operations resume on Friday, July 5, 2013.
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Our mission is to oversee the protection and care of children and to advocate for their well-being. In order to fulfill the responsibilities of the Office, the Child Advocate has the following rights and powers:
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Initiate or intervene in court cases on behalf of children.
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Obtain access to any records necessary to properly carry out the mandates, including records from state and municipal agencies, police departments, medical providers, private social service providers, schools and the courts.
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Subpoena witnesses, records and documents needed to carry out an investigation or review.
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Communicate privately with a child in need of services of the Child Advocate.
Vision of the Office of the Child Advocate
TO BE THE CHILD'S ADVOCATE
we shall…
TO BE THE OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN
we will…
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Respond to concerns
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Call for change when systems fail
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Promote fair and responsible treatment and practices
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Hold systems accountable
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Focus on the best interest of the child
TO BE THE VOICE OF THE CHILD
we know...
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Every child has value
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Every child is entitled to nurturance
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Every child needs support
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Every child needs encouragement
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Every child needs a “family”
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Every child has a future
Values of the Office of the Child Advocate
RESPECT
COMPASSION
UNDERSTANDING
COMMITMENT
RESPONSIVENESS
FLEXIBILITY
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