Minn. Stat. § 257D.02: GUARDIANSHIP; PURPOSE.

The purpose of the guardianship under this chapter is to provide an at-risk juvenile with guidance, assistance, financial and emotional support, and referrals to resources necessary to either or both:

(1) meet the at-risk juvenile's needs, which include but are not limited to shelter, nutrition, and access to and receipt of psychiatric, psychological, medical, dental, educational, occupational, or other services; or

(2) protect the at-risk juvenile from sex or labor trafficking or domestic or sexual violence.