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GAP Guardians: Dedicated, Devoted…Rewarded
Those who choose to participate in the CASS Guardianship Assistance (GAP) Program are generally expected to remain in place for the lifetime of the Ward. Guardians come from all walks of life, receive extensive training and support from our licensed social services staff, and perform a valuable service to our community as well as to the senior involved.
What GAP Guardians Do:
- Visit Ward twice a month to check health, well-being
- Advocate for Ward’s needs
- Make medical decisions
- Participate in care planning
- Attend quarterly educational training
- Document contacts with Ward in quarterly reports
- Complete biennial reports to the court
Guardians must be at least 21 years old. Legal fees for appointing a Guardian come from the Indigent Guardianship Fund of the Probate Court.
To Become a GAP Guardian:
- Contact Laurie Luken, GAP Program Manager, at 513-721-4330, ext. 244, or e-mail lluken@senserv.orgto be guided through the process
- Attend a 2-hour orientation program
- Complete application
- Interview with GAP staff to begin matching process with a Ward (if approved, applicants will meet Ward before deciding whether to serve)
- Sign application documents with CASS attorney
- Attend Probate Court hearing to be appointed Guardian
GAP staff is available for as-needed consult once guardianship begins.
To Refer a Senior for GAP Guardianship:
- Contact Program Manager Laurie Luken (513-721-4330, ext. 244, lluken@senserv.org) to request a referral form
- GAP social workers will conduct an assessment and begin a search for a Guardian, which often takes 2-3 months
- Once a Guardian is located, the court hearing usually takes place in 3-4 weeks
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