Guardianship Advocate

What Is The Guardianship Program?

Through the Hamilton County VASIA Guardianship Program, SCHC will serve as the court-appointed legal guardian of incapacitated adults in Hamilton County and provide assistance to those adults through trained Volunteer Advocates. The Guardianship Program promotes the dignity of a person who no longer has the capacity to make major life decisions by helping them find the least-restrictive assistance that also prioritizes their best interest, safety, and self-determination. It also provides training and support to Volunteer Advocates.

Volunteer Advocates

The Hamilton County VASIA Guardianship Program could not serve our clients’ needs without Volunteer Advocates. These advocates serve by building positive relationships with persons under guardianship, helping identify needs to connect guardianship clients to services, and monitoring ongoing care plans to ensure the highest quality of life for those under guardianship. Volunteers advocate on behalf of the senior/incapacitated adult under care and represent the Hamilton County VASIA Guardianship Program and the Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County. All Volunteer Advocates undergo initial training, are provided with ongoing support and continuing education, and are screened through an application and background check process.