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Private guardianship self help guide

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The guide provides instruction on the Private Guardianship application process for those making direct applications. The guide provides all necessary forms and direction on how these are to be completed. More ≫

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The guide provides instruction on the Private Guardianship application process for those making direct applications. The guide provides all necessary forms and direction on how these are to be completed.

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The foster care handbook : a guide for caregivers [2021]

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The subsections cover the role of a foster family, and how they can work within the system to provide for children in care. The Handbook is not intended as policy. It is an extensive information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information already provided through training and policy. This guide can be used by new or experienced foster families.

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A guide to supported decision-making : protecting individual rights and reducing the risk of elder abuse [2017]

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This guide provides information about the options for financial and personal decision making for older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers to inform decision making... More ≫

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This guide provides information about the options for financial and personal decision making for older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers to inform decision making about financial and personal matters.

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The foster care handbook : a guide for caregivers [2017]

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The subsections cover the role of a foster family, and how they can work within the system to provide for children in care. The handbook is not intended as policy; rather, it is an extensive information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information already provided through training and policy. This guide can be used by new or experienced foster families.

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Understanding co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship... More ≫

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) sets out the necessary legal process for granting powers of substitute decision-making to a co-decision maker. A co-decision-maker is appointed by the Court to help an adult make decisions in some or all areas of personal decision-making, except financial matters. This publication describes how to apply for a co-decision-making order and what’s involved.

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Understanding guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of a... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of a represented adult. A represented adult is someone who is the subject of a guardianship or trusteeship order. The decision to apply for guardianship is not an easy choice and should be made carefully and thoughtfully.

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Guide for private guardians : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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A private guardian is a person who has been given the legal authority and responsibility to make, or help make, decisions about non-financial personal matters for a represented adult who is... More ≫

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A private guardian is a person who has been given the legal authority and responsibility to make, or help make, decisions about non-financial personal matters for a represented adult who is unable, due to a temporary or permanent lack of capacity, to make his or her own decisions. Decisions made by guardians can be in one or more designated areas of authority (outlined below) and do not include financial matters. Decisions regarding financial matters are made by the attorney (trustee) and this person may be the same person as the guardian or may be a different person.

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Guide to capacity assessment under the Personal Directives Act

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are... More ≫

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are named as decision makers in a personal directive, and those who may have a role in conducting capacity assessments (someone named to assess capacity in a personal directive, physicians and psychologists, and service providers).

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Foster care handbook [2006]

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues,... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information provided through training and policy. This handbook is a manual for new, as well as experienced foster families. The sections provide an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, gives advice on foster care support, explains policy, and provides information on other program areas. The various subsections give the foster family an opportunity to learn about their roles and how they work within the system to provide for children in care. The handbook is a joint effort between Alberta Children's Services and the Alberta Foster Parent Association (AFPA). Its aim is to help all those involved in foster care to understand and appreciate the essential contributions made by foster parents and ministry staff. This handbook demonstrates...

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Foster care compensation guide

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services... More ≫

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) or Delegated First Nations Agency (DFNA) and foster parents have when a child is placed in foster care. It explains the financial process to access funds for foster child(ren).

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