SBG in DC - District Resources

Resources

Publications

		Standby Guardianship Self Study Guide, Family Ties Project, Winter 2006. (25 pages) This 25 page self study guide has been designed to aid in the education and training of professionals who are assisting clients in making decisions surrounding the need for permanency planning and, specifically, standby guardianship. Each of the six chapters outlines important areas of concern and learning objectives. A case study is used to illustrate the progression of a fictional case through the process of creating a standby guardianship. Following each chapter, test questions assist the reader in comprehending material. (522 KB\| Uploaded March 14, 2006)

		Family Ties Project Newsletter, The Loop, 23 July 2001 issue on the introduction of Standby Guardianship in the D.C. Council.

		Family Ties Project Newsletter, The Loop, 29 October 2001 issue on the scheduling of public hearings on the Standby Guardianship Act of 2001 for Tuesday, November 27, 2001.

		Family Ties Project Newsletter, The Loop, 13 November 2001 issue on the common elements of Standby Guardianship Act of 2001. Includes map of the 21 states with expanded voluntary permanency planning options.

		Family Ties Project Newsletter, The Loop, 3 December 2001 issue on the D.C. Council Committee on Human Services Hearings of Standby Guardianship Act of 2001. held on Tuesday, November 12, 2001

		Questions and Answers about the Standby Guardianship Act of 2002 provides answers to frequently asked questions about the District's Standby Guardianship law.

		Facing the Future: An Introduction to Life Planning for Parents and Caregivers, Family Ties Project, June 2000. This 20 page booklet format publication provides an overview for parents and caregivers on life planning options in the District of Columbia. Copies may also be ordered from the Family Ties Project, info@familytiesproject.org.

		Mirando al Futuro: Una Introduccion a la Planificacion de la Vida Para padres, madres y proveedores de cuidado. This Spanish-language translation of the Family Ties Project's brochure provides an overview for parents and caregivers on life planning options in the District of Columbia. Copies may also be ordered from the Family Ties Project, info@familytiesproject.org.

		The Patient Rights Manual. A Guide for Patients and Their Families: Understanding Your Legal Rights To Health Care: A publication of the DC Bar Health Law Section this manual is designed to inform consumers about the laws and regulations governing health care services. Topics covered vary from Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Directives to insurance.

Presentations


		"Increasing HIV/AIDS Affected Families' Permanency Planning Options Through Enactment and Utilization of Standby Guardianship Laws", presentation made at the HIV/AIDS 2001: The Social Work Response Conference, May 2001.

		"Standby Guardianship Legislation: Expanding Future Care and Custody Options", presentation made at the Establishing Permanent Futures for Children: Future Care and Custody Planning for Families Affected by Life-Threatening Illness, September 2001, New Orleans, sponsored by the National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center.

		"New Voluntary Permanency Planning Options in the District of Columbia: Standby Guardianship Act of 2002, D.C. Act 14-330" , June 2002, presentation provides an overview of the District's Standby Guardianship Law, including a legislative history.

Sample Documents


		Power of Attorney
		District of Columbia Power of Attorney for Health Care Form and Instructions [from Partnership for Caring] This form is used in the District of Columbia to name an adult as your attorney in fact the power to make health care decisions for you if you cannot make the decisions for yourself. To execute a Power of Attorney for Health Care, the law requires that you sign it in the presence of two adult witnesses. The instructions attached to this document (which also contains a Living Will/Advance Directive) explain how to execute these documents and what to do with them after completed.

		District of Columbia Living Will/Advance Directives and Instructions [from Partnership for Caring] This form is used in the District of Columbia express what health care treatment a person does or does not want if he/she is not able to make his/her wishes known. To execute a Living Will/Advance Directive, the law requires that you sign it in the presence of two adult witnesses. The instructions attached to this document (which also contains a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care form) explain how to execute these documents and what to do with them after completed.

		Medical Consent Authorization
		District of Columbia Medical Consent Authorization Form This form is used in the District of Columbia to name an adult who can consent for medical treatment for a child. To execute a Medical Consent for a minor child, use this form to name the person chosen to provide consent. A copy of this form should be given to the person designated, the child's health care provider, as well as case manager and attorney, if applicable. The form does not need to be witnessed and may be revoked at any time.

		Standby Guardianship
		These sample Standby Guardianship documents have been designed by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's Family Law Repres entation Committee to help people without lawyers in the D.C. Family Court. These documents have been posted to the D.C. Bar's Web site and are presented as a service to its members and the public. As stated by the Bar, although it attempts to keep this information current and accurate, it makes no warranty or guarantee that it is correct, complete or up-to-date. (The full disclaimer is posted to their Web site.) These Standby Guardianship documents are in pdf format. They enable to user to fill in the blanks in the form and print out the completed legal document.
		Standby Guardianship Designation - This is used to by a parent or legal custodian to name a Standby Guardian.

		Standby Guardianship Petition/Parent - This is used by a parent or legal custodian to petition for Court approval of the Standby Guardianship Designation.

		Standby Guardianship Petition/Standby Guardian - This is used by the Standby Guardian to petition for Court approval of the Standby Guardianship. It is filed within 90 days after the triggering event.

Articles


		"Legal Permanency Planning for HIV-Affected Families: The Need to Plan, Current Legal Options, and Future Directions", The Source, Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center, Fall 2000.

Policies

Links


Legal Resources
		The District of Columbia Bar Information and resources on finding an attorney in the District of Columbia, including the D.C. Bar Free Legal Advice Clinic which is held on the second Saturday of every month at two locations (details can be found under Legal Service Sources page).

		The District of Columbia Bar Pro Bono Program Pro Se Family Law Pleadings are designed to help individuals without lawyers in the D.C. Family Court. They can be used in court cases related to divorces, child custody, paternity, child support or standby guardianship. These are free materials and are provided in pdf format.

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