Guardianship Representatives provide professional advocacy for individuals without family members or other support systems in the areas of medical, legal and personal finances.

Now service Dane, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth, Dodge and Waukesha counties.

Guardianship

Roles

Guardian of Person

  • Ensure ward’s personal needs are met
  • Advocates for necessary services
  • Consents for medical procedures and treatment
  • Advocates for least restrictive placement setting

Guardian of Estate

  • Ensures financial obligations are met
  • Ensures ward’s personal property is protected

  • Applies for local, state and federal programs such as social security, medical assistance/Medicare and food share

Representative Payee

Included with Guardian of Estate

  • Appointed by SSA to receive Social Security and/or SSI benefits to manage the beneficiary’s money

  • Use benefits to pay for the current and foreseeable needs of the individual

  • Properly saves any benefits not needed to meet current needs
  • Files annual representative payee accounting report to social security administration
  • Keeps records of all payments received and how they are spent and/or saved
  • Completes written reports accounting for the use of funds

Resources

To Learn More About Opportunities, Inc. Guardianship Services

Please contact Al Schraeder, Vice President – Mission Services

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Services Provided:

  • Caregiver Support
  • Housekeeping & Chore Services
  • Wellness Programs
  • Transportation

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc (GWAAR)

Find Information For:

  • Advocacy Updates
  • Locate Aging Services
  • Guardianship Support Centers

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Obtain Permits For:

  • Shoot from a Stationary Vehicle

  • Use of a Laser Sight

  • Troll with the Use of an Electronic Trolling Motor
  • Use of an Adaptive Device on a Firearm

Fishing Has No Boundaries

Services Provided:

  • Learn How to Use Adaptive Equipment

  • Participate in Local Fishing Events

  • Interact & Meet Other Fishman with Disabilities

  • Learn Independence and Create a Positive Self Image

Department of Workforce Development- Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Provided:

  • Helps people with disabilities find and keep a job
  • Helps businesses recruit & retain employees
  • Collaborates with partner agencies on programs and services