Membership
Information
Guardianship Association of
New Jersey, Inc.
GOALS
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Foster and promote
surrogate decision making, including but not limited to guardianship
services and alternative support (advocacy) services, for persons who
are elderly, mentally, ill, developmentally disabled, or otherwise in
need;
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Develop and provide for
the exchange of ideas, education and communication between groups and
individuals interested in such decision making services;
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Develop and foster
compatible standards and procedures for a comprehensive system of
alternative support (advocacy) services for such persons;
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Foster and promote high
ethics and standards for professional and family members acting on
behalf of such persons; and
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To promote autonomy and
self-determination on the part of such persons to the maximum extent
possible.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Education and training
forums, conferences, materials on surrogate decision-making
alternatives, court evaluation, planning for incapacity, and
legislative updates.
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Opportunities to
participate in leadership roles and GANJI committees.
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A GANJI quarterly
newsletter which provides information on legislation, state and
regional activities, issues dealing with guardianship and provides
discussions about current issues.
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A Membership Directory
which enables members to communicate and network with each other.
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A copy of the National
Guardianship Association’s Ethics and Standards.
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Voting Rights with GANJI.
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Opportunities for
networking with professionals and guardians.
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Participate in conference
activities and meet other individuals working to improve guardianship
in New Jersey.
GANJI is . . .
An association incorporated
as a not-for profit statewide organization to strengthen guardianship and
related services through networking, education and advocacy in New Jersey.
BECOMING A MEMBER
Membership is available on a
family, profession, individual, or organizational basis.
Organizational membership
entitles the organization to receive discounted registration for all of
their staff and to elect a second designee to receive mailings, such as
the newsletter, membership directory and conference notes.
Membership Rates
Family, Individual or
Volunteer
$ 40.00
Professional
$ 75.00
Organizational
$140.00
Professional Listing
$ 25.00
Please complete an
application for membership.
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