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Alternatives to Guardianship

Often guardianship is not necessary to meet the needs of an individual who is having difficulty handling his or her personal and financial affairs. There are alternatives that provide supports for the person or for substitute decision making authority in specific areas, and these should be used instead of guardianship whenever possible:

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A Guide to the Responsibilties of a Guardian

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Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:00

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Behavior Support Guidelines

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Fri, 10/01/2004 - 12:00

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Human Rights Committee Guidelines - DS Services

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Sat, 11/01/2014 - 12:00

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Policies, Guidelines and Field Memos

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To assist you in finding some of the most commonly used policies, guidelines, procedures and memos for Developmental Disabilities Services Division, links are provided below. (Listed alphabetically by document name.)

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