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:

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(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.