Mass General for Children Parenting Series: Guardianship 101 – The Basics

There is much to learn about decision-making options and protections for a child who has a developmental and/or intellectual disability when they are approaching the transition age of young adulthood or turning 18. The concept and the process of guardianship can be emotional and daunting. Julie O’Brien, MEd, LMHC, a family support clinician at the Lurie Center for Autism at Mass General for Children (MGfC) and Mass General, offers information and guidance about alternative protections; what guardianship is; the different types and paths to guardianship in Massachusetts; and how to prepare. O’Brien will also share resource materials and referrals to legal experts in special needs in Massachusetts.

Please note: this program is not intended to be legal advice or council. It is strictly for informational and coaching purposes only.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speaker: Julie O’Brien, MEd, LMHC

Attend the Free Event on Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/j/84924452800

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients and the general public. No registration needed.

Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit questions you may have before the program here, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

The MGfC Parenting Series is a collaboration between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and Mass General for Children.

For questions about any of the programs, email the Blum Center at PFLC@partners.org or call 617-724-7352.