CHILDREN'S SERVICES
TRAINING

The Court Improvement Program is committed to providing ongoing training for stakeholders in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Please direct any questions to Kandi Greter.

Attorneys interested in being appointed as a child abuse and neglect Guardian ad litem should contact Kandi Greter.

Please note: Any guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to WV §49-4-601(f)(1) must adhere to the requirements of the Rules of Procedure for Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings, as well as Rules of Professional Conduct, and any other rules the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals may promulgate. Guardians ad litem must also meet all educational requirements. A guardian ad litem may not be paid for his or her services without meeting the certification and educational requirements of the court.

While trainings are sponsored by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the opinions of the trainers are not necessarily those of the Supreme Court of Appeals or any of its employees.

West Virginia needs CAN attorneys.  There are over 6,000 children in care, and we have less than 200 attorneys to assist these children and their families.  PLEASE consider becoming a CAN attorney.

If you are interested in becoming a Child Abuse and Neglect attorney, please see the link below for further information.

CAN Attorney Packet Attorney packet to request to be blaced on the CAN Attorney List.

For training video links, questions, or comments please contact Kandi Greter, kandi.greter@courtswv.gov or 304-340-2755.

For information on current and past trainings, contact Kandi Greter.