Guardians are appointed to provide decisional support in areas where a young adult has challenges. For family guardians, who have been caring for the person through childhood, this transition comes with new rules. To make it even more confusing, many loved ones aren’t even made aware of what they are expected to do (or not do).
Here’s a list of top 10 things new guardians should know, including what great guardians do to create a successful experience for the adult-with-a-guardian, for the state or court that appointed you, and for yourself.
Infographic: from The Center for Guardianship Excellence
For more on Guardianship, watch our 4-part Guardianship series hosted by Ann Phelan, Manager of Resources and Engagement, Perkins Transition Center and Heather Connors, Executive Director of The Center for Guardianship Excellence.
In this workshop, we share what great guardians do to create a successful experience for the adult-with-a-guardian, for the state or court that appointed you, and for yourself.
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