We Promote

Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship

Working to effect long-term change in North Carolina’s guardianship system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A public service to provide information about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship.

LRA Brochure

LRA Brochure

Printable brochure for your organization that clearly describes options.

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LRA Book

An updated resource guide to supporting choice and self-determination in NC

Meet Sam

See how Sam and his support team use a Supported Decision-Making plan to make sure his voice is heard and his choices guide the process.

OUR PURPOSE

Guardianship Reform

Our statewide workgroup is a member of the Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS). We continually assess and evaluate North Carolina’s guardianship system to determine when formal or informal adaptations are needed. The workgroup also provides support and resources to private and public guardians to enable the least restrictive guardianship possible.

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WHY RETHINK GUARDIANSHIP?

Continually Evolving

Current guardianship policies and procedures are not always sensitive to the unique needs of adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Our initiative aims to inform future policies and procedures for adult guardianship and better meet the needs of all of North Carolina’s vulnerable adults.