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The Indiana State Office of GAL/CASA was established in 1990

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GAL/CASA Conference

The 30^th Annual Indiana GAL/CASA Conference “The Year of the Volunteer” is Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The $75.00 “Early Bird” conference registration rate increases to $100.00 after Monday, August 31. If you have not yet registered, please do so today!

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Indiana Office of Court Services
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-542-0813 (toll free)

Melissa Cunnyngham
GAL/CASA State Director
melissa.cunnyngham@courts.in.gov

Teresa Lyles
State Program Coordinator
teresa.lyles@courts.in.gov

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