How to Apply for the Pro Se Legal Advocacy Program
SCARC Guardianship Services, Inc. carefully screens applicants to ensure that families can benefit from our program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Families must reside in one of the New Jersey counties we serve: Sussex, Morris, Hudson, Warren, Passaic, Essex or Union.
- The adult in need of guardianship must meet the State of New Jersey’s criteria for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability, as determined by either the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) or Perform Care. Documentation verifying this eligibility is required.
Application Process:
- All proposed guardians must complete and submit a SCARC Guardianship Services Pro Se Application to be considered for the program.
- Income-eligible families may qualify for additional financial assistance to cover some or all of the fees.
Click the link below to find out if you are eligible to apply for our Pro Se Services or call us at (973) 383-5804 ext. 252.
Take the Pro-Se Application Quiz
Guardianship Monitoring Program Training Video
The State of New Jersey expects all Guardians to be aware and educated on how to serve in this very important capacity. New Jersey has a Guardianship Monitoring Program which set as its goal to safeguard and reduce the potential for abuse and exploitation of incapacitated individuals by their guardians. The program is committed to helping ensure that these vulnerable members of society are treated with dignity and respect, while also assisting guardians in their sometimes difficult role. Below is a video which each Guardian is required to watch. It provides an introduction to the responsibilities of the Guardian. Click on the link below to fulfill your obligation of watching the Guardianship Monitoring “Court Appointed Guardian Tutorial” video.
