The fully informed GAL volunteer can answer the following questions about their assigned children: • Are the child's basic physical needs for food, clothing, shelter, protection and supervision being met? • How are the child's emotional needs being met? • What is the child's relationship with his/her siblings? • Are visits with siblings taking place? If not, why? • How has the child reacted emotionally/ behaviorally to out of home care, if applicable? • What school and grade does the child attend? How does he/she function academically? Have there been any significant changes recently? • Are the child's educational needs being met? If not, why? • What is being done about any health problems that the child has? • What is being done about any special needs the child has?

• Does the child have significant other extended family members? What is the relationship? • What is the child's understanding of the situation? • What are the child's wishes regarding placement at this time? • Are professional assessments necessary to fully answer any of these questions?