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The Virginia Guardianship Association's mission is to provide for the exchange of ideas, education, and communication among groups and individuals in providing or furthering guardianship services or alternative protective services to vulnerable persons who are elderly, who have mental illness, who have a developmental disability, or who are otherwise at risk.
Effective October 1, 2010, the VGA's address will be
Virginia Guardianship Association
Post Office Box 6357
Newport News, VA 23606
804-261-4046
Our 2012 Conference Brochure is Ready!
Click on "Conferences" on the left to download the 2012 conference brochure and registration form.
Save the Date!
2012 Joint Conference
on
Adult Guardianship, Elder Rights, and Disability Services
Presented by
Virginia Guardianship Association
and
Virginia Elder Rights Coalition
July 26, 2012
Wyndham Richmond Airport
Richmond, VA
We are also pleased to offer ten conference scholarships! Professionals from all areas of the state who provide support for vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and/or mentally ill individuals through guardianship, alternative protective services, and care management are encouraged to apply. Click here for the scholarship application and instructions.
Conference scholarships are made possible in part by Geriatric Training and Education (GTE) funds appropriated by the General Assembly of Virginia and administered by the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Another Scholarship Opportunity
We are pleased to offer the "Joy Duke Conference Scholarship" to one family guardian for the 2012 VGA/VERC Joint Conference on Adult Guardianship, Elder Rights, and Disability Services. This scholarship is in honor of the former VGA Executive Director, Joy Duke, for her dedication and service to the Virginia Guardianship Association. Family guardians throughout Virginia are encouraged to apply.
This scholarship is funded by the Virginia Guardianship Association. Click here for the Joy Duke Scholarship Application and instructions
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