The Guardianship Monitoring Program is organizing three online seminars in December aimed at individuals working with vulnerable adults. The sessions are open to everyone, and there is no charge for registration.
The first seminar, "Supplemental Security Income," will be conducted by David Baier on December 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time. It will cover the basics of needs-based income benefits managed by the Social Security Administration, focusing on eligibility and management of these benefits. Interested participants can register through the following link: https://ndcourts-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-GurjgoGdWEIMXXELrrE28Uoj3QYqKl.
On December 9, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Central Time, Alysia LaCounte will present "Guardianships in Indian Country & the Regulations Associated." This session will discuss Tribal Court jurisdiction and practices, federal oversight of Indian trust funds, and other related resources. Registration is available at: https://ndcourts-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pd-6orz8pH9ThacLMBTrT0OmwrndJZbXI.
The final seminar titled "Managing Someone Else's Money" will be led by Lisa Schifferle on December 11, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central Time. This session aims to provide guidance on financial management duties and best practices for those acting as financial caregivers for vulnerable adults. Participants can register using this link: https://ndcourts-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-mgqTsvGtQEtyCrXDkEVqbcTU8LPfQ_.