Guardianship Services include assessing an adult’s ability to make important decisions concerning his or her personal welfare and/or financial resources; exploring alternatives to guardianship; providing information to assist the family or others in making decisions. Services may also involve initiating and participating in court proceedings; acting as a resource to the family when needed; participating in multi-disciplinary evaluations as ordered by the court; and carrying out guardianship responsibilities when the director is appointed as guardian. These responsibilities may include making decisions about where the individual will live, authorizing medical treatment, managing the adult’s finances, and arranging for any necessary services.