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When a child is orphaned and no other adult is appointed guardian or when a child is in the care of the Province and a Continuing Custody Order has been made by the Provincial Court, the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) and the Director of Child Welfare in the Ministry of Children and Family Development become the child's guardians. The Director of Child Welfare, as Guardian of the Person, ensures the child is personally cared for. As Guardian of the Estate, the PGT is responsible for the child's financial and legal interests. This includes collecting benefits to which the child is entitled, investing and managing a child's money and starting or defending legal action on the child's behalf, when required.
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