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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services ... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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Protective measures and investigations : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint ... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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Urgent guardianship and trusteeship orders

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or ... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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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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Private guardianship self help guide

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A manual for any adult applying for guardianship of a child currently in care of Alberta Children’s Services.

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Your personal and financial decisions matter

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also ... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also provides information and education to Albertans on the tools they can use to safeguard their future personal and financial matters.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 4-year-old Marie : an investigative review

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries. ... More ≫

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries. The child was not receiving intervention services at the time of her injuries. In November 2016, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 18-year-old Peter : an investigative review

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services ... More ≫

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services within the two years preceding his death. In March 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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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. 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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