Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00am to 11:30am

Facilitated by The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Virtual. Open to Foster Caregivers, Kinship/Out-of-Care Caregivers, Contracted Agency Caregivers, Social Workers, Community Professionals,

and General Public who are members of CLN.

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of BC works for British Columbians to protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age

of 19 years, protect the legal, financial, personal and health care interests of adults who need help with decision making, and administer

estates of deceased and missing persons. In this online seminar, facilitator Patricia Hanley will provide an overview of the PGT and then focus

on its services for children and youth. Please join us in exploring and learning more about:

• The PGT’s organization including their vision, mandate and values.

• The approaches and legislation that guide PGT’s work.

• How the PGT protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth in care.

• How the PGT manages the assets of people under the age of 19.

• Sharing of resources that are available to people who were in the care of the Province as children.

• How the PGT supports First Nations that have taken on jurisdiction for their child and family services.

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