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CRIS Program - Guardianship
 
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Title Guardianship
Agency Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Adult Services
Web http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging
Description Guardianship Services are provided by local human services agencies to incapacitated adults in need of a guardian; and to individuals for whom the agency director or assistant director has been appointed guardian. Services include the assessment of an individual's need for a guardian; activities aimed at locating the appropriate person(s) to serve as guardian; and when necessary, petitioning or assisting the individual's family in petitioning the court for the appointment of a guardian for an adult or emancipated minor; ongoing casework with individuals for whom the director or assistant director serves as guardian; contacts with these individuals' families and caregivers; and completing required reports to the court.
Grantee Eligibility This program does not provide financial assistance grants.
Fund 14411-1170
State State Amount not specified
Federal $9,676,218.00
Other $3,273,360.00
Funding Year 2008
Keywords adult care,  aging and the aged,  guardianship
Assistance null; null; null