Guardianship program
The Wyoming Guardianship Corporation’s Guardianship Program is a statewide program that provides guardianship services and other substitute decision making alternatives for incapacitated persons. The program provides the following services:
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provides guardianship services for individuals who are at risk and for whom no other appropriate person is able or willing to serve. -
assists and supports family members and other volunteer guardians.
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provides technical assistance for guardianship issues.
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increases public awareness of guardianship issues by providing public education and in-service training.
WHO IS AN INCAPACITATED ADULT? An individual, 18 years of age or older, who lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his or her person. Such incapacity may result from mental illness, mental retardation, physical illness or disability, chronic use of drugs and/or alcohol & other causes.
IS A GUARDIAN FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WARD? No, a guardian is not required to provide for a ward out of his or her own funds, nor is he or she required to provide actual custody of the ward. In addition, a guardian is not liable for a ward’s behavior.
WHAT IS A GUARDIAN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? The general duties of a guardian are to determine where the ward should live; to arrange for necessary care, treatment or others services for the ward; to see that the basic daily personal needs of the ward are met, including food, clothing, and shelter; and financial management for a ward with limited assets. A guardian has the responsibility to assure that the ward maintains the greatest degree of independence and self esteem possible. The court requires that a guardian submit semi-annual reports to the court regarding the status of the guardianship and condition of the ward.
For More Information
P.O. Box 2778
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Office: 307-635-8422
