Office of the Public Guardian
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/Pages/default.aspx

From agency: SANTA CLARA COUNTY-SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY
Resource Details
Description Serves as the legally appointed conservator for persons deemed incapable of caring for themselves. Persons appointed a conservator typically are vulnerable adults who are at risk or have been a victim of abuse or neglect. Most clients suffer from dementia, traumatic brain injury, or other cognitive impairments. Established only as a last resort, The Court can appoint a Public Guardian to the conservatee. This can be for the person only, the estate only, or both. Depending on the conservatee's capacities, the Public Guardian may manage the following aspects of the conservatee's life:
  • Finances
  • Investment funds
  • Collecting income and paying debts
  • Medical decisions
  • Ensuring access to proper food, clothing, shelter and health care

Public Guardians are appointed as conservator when the individual has no relatives or appropriate person to fulfill this role. 
Defined coverage areas:
California - Santa Clara County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8am 5pm
Tue: 8am 5pm
Wed: 8am 5pm
Thu: 8am 5pm
Fri: 8am 5pm
Program
Eligibility Open to all residents of Santa Clara County.
Program Fees No fee
Application Process Call to apply.
Documents Required None
Programs at this agency CalFresh
Medi-Cal Program
Senior Nutrition Programs
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (CPS)
Resource Family Homes - Foster Care Licensing
Adoptions Relinquishment and Post-Adoptive Services
General Assistance Program
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, CAPI
CalWORKs
Congregate Meal Program
Meals on Wheels
Neighborhood Meals on Wheels
Transportation Services
CalFresh Employment and Training CFET
Office of Veterans Services
Season of Sharing


Contact Information
Phone 408-755-7610
Sites offering this Program Department of Aging and Adult Services