Guardianship Services
 
Guardiaship Assistance provides information, assessment and legal services to families or others seeking uncontested legal guardianship of adults (18 years or older) with disabilities living in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties.
 
Future Planning Seminars

The subject of guardianship for an individual with intellectual and/or developmental disabilies is complex and requires thoughful consideration.  One should take the time to understand the strengths and needs of the individual before making decsions regarding how to best support him or her. 

The Arc provides Future Planning Seminars to equip parents, family members, and professionals with the vital information needed to make such important decsions.
 
 
Future Planning Seminars provide an introduction to:
Guardianship and Alternatives
Speical Needs Trusts
Benefits
The PUNS (Illinois waiting list)  

Seminars are held at The Arc office, 6-8pm, unless noted; see below.  Some seminars are scheduled to coincide with our Rec Nights (August and October).  While participants are socializing with friends; parents, caregivers, etc. can attend the seminar.  
Keep up to date with our calendar.  Sign up is required for both.
 
Call 815-965-3455 to sign up.
 
2012 Seminars
March 7th
May 23rd
August 22nd, in Boone County
October 24th
 


 
Some Basic Guardianship Info
Once a child reached age 18, the parent is no longer the guardian. 

Guardianship is a legal means of protecting adults who cannot take care of themselves, make or communicate decisions in their best interest, or handle their assets. 

If a person is capable of making some but not all decisions, some alternatives to guardianship are: 
      Money Management or Representative Payee 
      Durable Power of Attorney for Propterty
      Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care 
      Trusts 

There are different types of Guardianship: 
      Guardian of the Person 
      Guardian of the Estate
      Limited Guardianship

Guardianships are supervised by the court. 

Parents or other potential guardians must carefully consider the person's individual cicumstances, including strenghts, challenges, needs and best interests, before petitioning for guardianship.
 
 
Pat Kline
Program Coordinator
815-965-3455 ext. 14
 
 
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