b'They actually ask you, how are you, what are yourplans in life, what do you want. Teenager in foster careThe Guardian ad Litem Office has always been the voice for the child in dependency court. This year, we began an initiative to incorporate young adults who have previously been in the child welfare system to provide input beyond their cases and into decision-making about Office policies and practices. The Advisory Council, composed of former foster youth, is a formalized way to enhance the Offices approach to delivering informed, quality representation and advocacy.12'