What they do : • listen to the needs and concerns of New Brunswick children and youth • Make sure your views are heard in the appropriate forums • Investigate complaints about how situation were handled by government agencies • Assure you have proper access to the appropriate services. • Continually monitor laws and policies • Report on the availability, effectiveness, responsiveness, and relevance of child and youth services in your community. • Act as the advocate for the rights and interests of children and youth in general.

What they do not do... • Act as an advocate for the rights and interests of parents or adults. • Act as legal counsel in any fashion.