There is currently a need for volunteer researchers in Hunterdon. Researchers examine documents contained in guardianship files and enter information about the guardianships into a statewide database. Volunteers will receive detailed training from the judiciary on how to read and analyze the guardians' annual reports and how to gather data for the statewide database. Volunteer monitors will flag inconsistent or incomplete financial information, which will be reported to volunteer coordinators for further action.
The submission and review of the annual reports is essential to ensure that the susceptible adult population -- the elderly and disabled -- are being treated with dignity and are free from exploitation. Guardians may benefit by referral to sources of help and information that they may not be aware of.
Hunterdon County has had a similar program in place since 1996.
Information about the program and how to volunteer can be obtained on the judiciary's website, njcourts.com, by calling toll-free 855-406-1262, or by emailing njguardianship.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us.
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Volunteers Needed for Guardianship Monitoring Program in Hunterdon
Great idea! Volunteers can do what the judges have not been doing - monitoring and auditing.
ReplyDeleteThis is not aimed at Hunterdon judges, but judges all across the dountry!
I hope this program is successful!
ReplyDeleteFiduciaryWatch would like to start the Voluntary Guardianship, Conservatorship, Trustee, Program here in Northern California. Please contact us at fiduciarywatch@gmail.com, or 707-5-9-9542. Ask for Pete at www.fiducairywatch.org. . .
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