Who We Are (CFGALA)

The Cape Fear Guardian ad Litem Association (CFGALA) offers enrichment opportunities to 600 abused, neglected and dependent children who find themselves in the foster care system in New Hanover and Pender Counties, and supports the 150 Guardians ad Litem (GaLS) who advocate for these children.

Mission Statement

To guarantee that the special needs of abused, neglected, and dependent children represented by GaL volunteers are adequately addressed.
To enrich the lives of children represented by GaL volunteers by providing grants and scholarships that will enable them to participate in activities beneficial to their development.
To provide community awareness of the plight of abused and neglected children in New Hanover and Pender Counties.
To support essential ongoing education of GaL volunteers.

Brief History of the Association

In 2001, CFGALA established itself as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization in order to raise money to fund educational, cultural and recreational opportunities for GaL children: the abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the foster care system.

Contact Information:

President	Dan Cameron	520-4403	dcameron@crescentstatebank.com
Vice President & Cultural Affairs Chair	vacant
Secretary	Beverly Evans	681-1601	gevans@ec.rr.com
Treasurer and Fundraising Chair	Anne Sorhagen	233-1220	move646@bellsouth.net
Communications Chair	vacant
Grant Writing Chair	vacant
Allocations Chair	Susan Carter	520-0143	susancarter@ec.rr.com
SocialChair	vacant
At Large Member	Kathleen McLean	646.284.5998	kathleen.mclean@verizon.com
Program Liaison	Liz Kachris-Jones	251-2733 ext. 245	liz.k.jones@nccourts.org