ALTIVESE HOUSEY DIXON

Human Services professional with experience working with both minor children as well as vulnerable adults in child welfare and case management. I am extremely passionate about helping those who aren't in a position to otherwise help themselves.

Proven track record in supervising Guardian Ad Litem programs, providing training, and ensuring compliance with court recommendations. Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through team management and participation in state and local committees. Committed to enhancing program visibility and effectiveness while fostering collaboration and support for advocacy initiatives. Compassionate Guardian Ad Litem known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in advocacy, legal research, and case management, ensuring effective representation of my client's best interests. Excel in empathy, communication, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to advocate passionately and effectively for those under care.

As a Guardian Ad Litem I was granted the opportunity to positively impact the lives of many minor children who were placed in unimaginable life situations that ultimately became a legal matter. My contributions as a GAL have assisted me with:

• Independently and collaboratively conducting the necessary research to determine the needs of minor children and assess for their safety and stability.
• Interviewing the appropriate sources to obtain case relevant information.
• Using the information gathered to determine what's in the best interest of the innocent and vulnerable individual.
• Attending court proceedings to serve as a voice for those who are otherwise voiceless.
• Making knowledge-based recommendations to support the minor individual's needs, while protecting them from the potential traumas of legal proceedings likely involving their supposed protectors.
• Advocating for the individual's overall safety and security while ensuring that they maintain access to any required services they may find themselves in need of (educational support, therapy, housing, etc.).