New contract approved for Henry County guardian ad litem services

The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted June 19 to increase the amount of the county’s current contract for guardian ad litem services from $50,000 to $100,000 while approving the contract for the 2019 fiscal year at $160,000.

The agreement with Henry Guardian Advocates LLC provides for exclusive child advocacy services to the county’s Juvenile Court and Superior Court for attorney advocates for children and special-needs adults involved in court cases. A staff report stated, “The judges feel that the attorneys involved with this group have the experience and certifications that are essential to provide these services.”