Office of State Guardian | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
4302 North Main Street, Suite 108, Rockford, IL 61103
Eligibility
Required documents
Voice - Toll-Free
Application process
Call or visit website for information
Fees
No cost for referrals; Fees for ongoing services, if pursued, are on a sliding scale basis
Service area
IL
Description
Handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons with disabilities. Serves as "guardian of last resort" for individuals with disabilities when no other person is available to serve. Most of its wards are indigent or have limited assets.
Providing organization
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities by providing public guardianship services, legal representation in mental health proceedings, a process to investigate disability rights violations, and a resource for special education inquiries.