Establishes a statewide initiative of not-for-profit guardians to provide guardianship services for incapacitated individuals.
The New York state good guardianship act establishes a statewide initiative of not-for-profit guardians to provide comprehensive guardianship services for incapacitated individuals. This initiative aims to address the shortage of reputable guardianship resources by leveraging the expertise of existing not-for-profit organizations. It includes the creation of a free public helpline, training opportunities, and data collection on guardianship cases. The initiative is funded through the statewide initiative of not-for-profit guardians fund and is administered by the office for the aging.
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