Guardian Advocacy
We believe in supported decision making through self determination. Self determination is the ability to make choices based on our own interests and values, a fundamental human right that many of us take for granted.
By partnering with individuals with disabilities and their families and/or others who require enhanced care (as deemed necessary by the courts through written agreements), we seek to help create a stable living environment and increase their quality of life.
Our Mission is to:
• Help motivate an individual to work toward more independent living
• Support an individual in their therapy and rehabilitation
• Encourage the individual to improve their relationship with family members
The goal of guardianship is always aimed at restoring the ward’s rights
What are the benefits of professional guardianship?
-- Professional guardians are registered with Department of Elder Affairs
-- Court appointed and monitored-represented by a licensed attorney and personally bonded
-- Guardianship can be temporary or permanent – Exercise some or all rights of the ward
-- Can be guardian of the Property or Person, or both (Plenary)
-- Can be voluntary and established pre-need
-- Legal authority to act including enforcement – Probate Court
-- Least restrictive intervention as determined by the court
-- Protections provided to ward are legally binding (contracts, medical treatments, financial management, housing, services)
-- Reliable, accurate, and actionable information is available about ward