Advocacy, decision-making, and education for the people who have no one else.
Guardianship of the person
Our core service is court-appointed guardianship for indigent adults who lack a willing family guardian. Volunteer guardians serve people whose needs are stable. Professional guardians serve people whose health, behavior, or living situation needs closer management. In both cases the duty is the same: the person’s safety, dignity, and expressed wishes come first.
Education for family guardians
Many Summit County residents are already guardian for a parent, spouse, or adult child. AGS training is open to them. Families do not have to become AGS volunteers to learn the role, the Court forms, and the limits of the appointment.
Community education
We explain guardianship to nursing homes, hospital social workers, and neighbor organizations: when it is needed, when a less restrictive option is better, and how to reach the Probate Court. [Dates TBD - check back soon]
Practical support
Guardianship does not come with a checking account for the small things that make a life feel like a life. The Holiday Gifts program and limited help with personal needs are how donors close that gap. AGS can also host supervised student internships.
To ask whether AGS is the right resource for someone you are worried about, call 330-812-3840 or contact info@adultguardianship.org. To serve as a volunteer guardian, please see the Volunteers page.