Guardianship Ministry
Mission
“For 20 years, we have faithfully provided loving support in legal guardianship to people with developmental disabilities, little or no support from family, and limited financial resources.”
In response to increasing public demand for our services, Bridge is expanding to accept private pay clients. Brochure
Guardianship Overview
Bridge is a Christian agency, court-appointed legal guardian of 40 people with incapacitating developmental disabilities. Bridge has been appointed by the court to take responsibility for the decisions affecting each individual like legal and medical issues. While taking responsibility, Bridge seeks to maximize the independence, and power of choice, of each client.
Guardianship in Action - For 20 years we have served our clients by:
- Personally visiting and involving each individual we serve in the community in order to affirm his/her life and dignity
- Advocating for the most appropriate housing, medical care and activities of daily living
- Mentoring and educating volunteers who are visiting in one-to-one friendships
- Sponsoring events to enhance community inclusion
- Nurturing potential family relationships
- Documenting all guardianship involvement in order to support advocacy efforts and legal court requirements
- Managing their limited assets
- Celebrating birthdays and Christmas
Applications for Bridge Disability Ministries agency guardianship services are being accepted for private pay clients. For information, please contact Patty.