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Family Support and Guardianship
Pat Kline - Family Support and Guardianship Coordinator
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FAMILY SUPPORT is a program designed
to enable a person with intellectual and/or related developmental disabilities
to remain an integral part of their family in their community.
At the request of
families, The Arc Family Support Program provides individual, person-centered
case management, support, education, training workshops and advocacy services.
Family Support is the
central and dominant force coordinating an array of supports and services for
people with developmental disabilities, from children living at home with
families, to youth transitioning from school into the community, and adults
living with community supports.
The Arc participates in
the transition process from Special Education to Adult Services, such as:
Day Programs, Vocational Opportunities, Independent Living, Post
Secondary Education and Social/Recreational Activities. The Arc is responsive to
those who require lifespan support/advocacy as well as information and referral
for specific issues.
This program is
available for people who meet the eligibility criteria of The Illinois
Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHSDD).
LOW COST GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE:
Information, assessment and legal services to families or others seeking
uncontested legal guardianship of adults (18 years or older) with disabilities
living in Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties. It is important that all parties
understand that guardianship is a serious legal procedure designed to protect
the interest of the person with a disability and is not for the convenience of
others.
To be eligible for the Arcs Low Cost Guardianship Assistance Program,
the person with disabilities must be at least l8 years of age, live in
Winnebago, Boone or Ogle Counties, and exhibit significant dysfunction that
would render the individual incapable of giving informed consent for their own
care and treatment or otherwise impair their ability to make major decisions.
GUARDIANSHIP AND FUTURE PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Quarterly workshops presented by Atty. J. Laird Lambert. See calendar
for dates.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM?
CONTACT The Arc
Family Support Coordinator
at 815 965 3455
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