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Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws that protect children from arbitrary treatment, abuse, neglect, exploitation and other forms of maltreatment; and which promote social measures that are designed to enhance the well-being of children. (AIRS TD-1600.3100-140) Includes organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights of families.

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Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.
Fourth District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates - Provo, Utah State Courts View on Map
137 N Freedom Blvd Ste 200
Provo, UT 84601
 Phone: 801-429-5801
Organization Name: Utah State Courts
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Address:
137 N Freedom Blvd Ste 200
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-429-5801
Fax: 801-344-8597
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Email: CASAProvo@utcourts.gov
URL: https://utahcasa.org
Eligibility:

Advocate and Guardians must be appointed by the court. Children 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services
Services Provided:

Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.

  • Advocacy
  • Guardians ad Litem
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/23/2022
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Second District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate - Ogden, Utah State Courts View on Map
444 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
 Phone: 801-612-2842
Organization Name: Utah State Courts
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Address:
444 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: 801-612-2842
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Community Service Opportunities
URL: https://utahcasa.org
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility:

Advocates are court appointed. Children 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services
Services Provided: Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.COVID-19 UPDATE: All in person events have been cancelled but training can be done online. Services are handled virtually; please call as usual. Following all CDC and state guidelines.

  • Advocacy
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Guardians ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/23/2022
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Voices for Utah Children View on Map
747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
 Phone: 801-364-1182
Address:
747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-364-1182
Fax: 801-364-1186
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
URL: https://www.utahchildren.org/
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Services Provided:

Communicates the needs of children through research, publications, media campaigns and advocacy to ensure that children's needs are known and met. Influences policies and decisions to ensure that the best interest of children is our state's priority.
Provider Profiles:

Utah Medicaid and CHIP extension a key campaign https://utahchildren.org/issues/chip-resources
Roz McGee past Executive Director
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 4/19/2022
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Third District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate - SLC, Utah State Courts View on Map
450 South State Street Ste W22
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
 Phone: 801-578-3962
Organization Name: Utah State Courts
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Address:
450 South State Street Ste W22
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-578-3962
Fax: 801-578-3965
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Community Service Opportunities
Email: casasaltlake@utcourts.gov
URL: https://utahcasa.org
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility:

Children 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services
Services Provided: Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations. Also offer guardian advocates and volunteer opportunities.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following CDC Guidelines.

  • Advocacy
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Guardians ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/23/2022
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Families, Agencies, Communities, Together (FACT) View on Map
200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511
 Phone: 435-678-1271
Address:
200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: 435-678-1271
Fax: 435-678-1204
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Educational Advocacy
General Counseling Services
Eligibility: At-risk students who are referred to program by principals, law enforcement, etc.
Services Provided:

The F.A.C.T. initiative provides flexible, comprehensive, preventive services to families with children at risk of failing in school, and/or at risk of abuse and neglect. The program involves the Departments of Human Services, Health, Public Education, and the Juvenile Courts. The new Department of Workforce Services will also be involved.
1. Advocacy on behalf of students.
2. Assistance in helping students comply with court mandates.
3. Case worker for family support
4. Case worker for Medicaid, food stamps, AFDC, etc.
5. Health check-ups and referrals to medical services
6. Individual and family counsel.
7. Referrals to legal, job, and community services.
8. Severe and Habitual Offenders Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP).
9. Social skills classes.
10. Some financial assistance.
11. Tutoring.
Agencies include: [Child Welfare] [Mental Health] [DSPD] [Substance Abuse] [DCFS] [ORS] [Aging]
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 12/4/2020
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First District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates - Logan, Utah State Courts View on Map
135 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
 Phone: 435-232-6637
Organization Name: Utah State Courts
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Address:
135 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: 435-232-6637
Fax: 435-713-6226
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Community Service Opportunities
URL: https://utahcasa.org
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility:

Children ages 0 to 18 years are eligible for services.
Services Provided: Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations. Also offers volunteer opportunities.COVID-19 UPDATE: Returning to normal, available to meet in person.

  • Advocacy
  • Guardians ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities
  • Guardians ad Litem
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/23/2022
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Eighth District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate - Vernal, Utah State Courts View on Map
920 East Highway 40, Suite 216
Vernal, UT 84078
 Phone: 435-781-9370
Organization Name: Utah State Courts
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Address:
920 East Highway 40, Suite 216
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: 435-781-9370
Fax: 435-789-2759
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Email: jacoyj@utcourts.com
URL: https://www.utahcasa.org/
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility:

Advocates are appointed by the court. Children from 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services.
Services Provided:

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines. Still serving children virtually.

  • Advocacy/Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunities
  • Guardians ad Litem
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 2/14/2022
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Sibling Leadership Network View on Map
Nationwide Provider
332 S Michigan Ave, Ste 121 – S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
Nationwide Provider
Address:
332 S Michigan Ave, Ste 121 – S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
URL: https://siblingleadership.org/
Eligibility:

Siblings of individuals with disabilities
Services Provided:

To provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Resources for siblings across the lifespan.

Chapter development inquiries: chapter.inquiries@siblingleadership.org
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 2/14/2022
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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) View on Map
Nationwide Provider
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
 Phone: 503-222-4044
Nationwide Provider
Address:
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044
Service Categories:
Adoption Information & Services
Child and Family Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@nicwa.org
URL: https://www.nicwa.org/
Services Provided: Provides educational and informational resources for families, service providers, caseworkers and tribal leaders related to the welfare of Native American and Alaska Native children. This includes information about child abuse, adoption and foster care, policy, and advocacy.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/3/2020
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National Center for Children in Poverty, Bank Street Graduate School of Education View on Map
Nationwide Provider
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1400
610 West 112th Street New York, NY 10025
New York, NY 10115
 Phone: 646-284-9600
Nationwide Provider
Organization Name: Bank Street Graduate School of Education
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Address:
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1400
610 West 112th Street New York, NY 10025
New York, NY 10115
Phone: 646-284-9600
Fax: 646-284-9623
Service Categories:
Child and Family Advocacy
Community Based Organizations
Public Health Services
Email: info@nccp.org
URL: https://www.nccp.org/
Eligibility: None.
Services Provided:

The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation's leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America's low-income families and children. NCCP has a list online of publications on the following topics:

  • Child Poverty
  • Children’s Mental Health
  • Early Care and Learning
  • Healthy Development
  • Immigrant Families
  • Infants and Toddlers
  • Integrated Systems
  • Low-Wage Work
  • Social Security
  • Welfare
  • Work Supports
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 9/18/2020
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