Project Guardianship (PG)

Project Guardianship was born in 2005 as a social justice initiative of the Vera Institute of Justice (Vera). In partnership with the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA), Vera launched a pilot program called The Guardianship Project to fill a gap in the guardianship and elder services safety net for New Yorkers. We aim to maximize the dignity of our clients by addressing their unique needs — regardless of their finances. And by influencing policy, we’re creating innovative solutions for an improved guardianship system, all while saving public dollars.Project Guardianship provides person-centered care for older adults and individuals living with disabilities and mental illness who need help making decisions. We also transform the systems that support them to ensure safety, promote independence, preserve dignity, and advance racial and social justice.  We envision a world where our older neighbors and those with disabilities are celebrated and provided with the support and care they need to thrive and live with pride.