Resources for Guardianship and Alternatives

For any child who has special healthcare needs, guardianship is an important issue. If a disability interferes with the ability to make decisions, the caregiver may need to obtain guardianship or a suitable alternative.

Cincinnati Children's services and resources:

• Adolescent and Transition Medicine
• Complex Care Center
  • Preparing for Guardianship of a Child with Medically Complex Needs
• Thomas Center for Down Syndrome
• TrYAD Transition Clinic

Additional resources:

• Guardianship by Disability Rights Ohio
• Guardianships and Conservatorships by Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker (RKPT)
• Indiana: Adult Guardianship
  • Fact Sheet
• Kentucky: Division of Guardianship
• National Guardianship Association (NGA)
• Ohio: Supported Decision Making and Guardianship
• Surrogate Decision Making
• U.S. Legal
  • guardianship
  • power of attorney

Local Probate Courts

• Hamilton County
• Butler County
• Clermont County
• Warren County

Alternatives to Guardianship

• Alternatives to Adult Guardianship by The Supreme Court of Ohio
• Alternatives to Guardianship by Pro Seniors
• What are some alternatives to guardianship? by Disability Rights Ohio