A State Affiliate of the National Guardianship Association
Disclaimer: The Kentucky Guardianship Association does not provide legal advice nor does the organization represent parties in court or throughout the guardianship process. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Persons seeking legal advice should contact an attorney.
A State Affiliate of the National Guardianship Association
Disclaimer: The Kentucky Guardianship Association does not provide legal advice nor does the organization represent parties in court or throughout the guardianship process. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Persons seeking legal advice should contact an attorney.
Safeguarding the Rights of Our Citizens Under Our WINGS
What is WINGS?
WINGS is the Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders. This core group is dedicated to improving the process of guardianship in Kentucky and safeguarding the rights of our citizens.
What WINGS does
Educate the public about alternatives to guardianship and supported decision-making.
- Provide standards, training, and information to assist guardians
- Promote better assessments of individual limitations and needs for support
- Promote person-centered and supported decision-making principles
- Advocate for strong court oversight, auditing, and data collection
- Reduce abuse & exploitation through advocacy and education
- Improve collaborations among stakeholders
Who are WINGS problem-solving stakeholders?
Educate the public about alternatives to guardianship and supported decision-making.
- Kentucky District Courts
- Kentucky Guardianship Association
- Department for Aging and Independent Living
- Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Aging and disability networks
- Kentucky Protection & Advocacy
- Adult Protective Services
- Legal professionals
- Medical and mental health providers
- Long-term care and behavioral services agencies
- Long-term care Ombudsman
- Public and private service providers
- Professional and family guardians
- Self-advocates
- Others
Key Offerings
- Legislation and policy review
- Identify and promote alternatives to guardianship
- Provide education and training
- Best practices
Contact us to learn more.
