Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC
SERVICES*
Basic Adult Guardianship Services
Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) specializes in working with adults who are in need of a Guardian of the Person as identified in NC General Statute § 35A. In accordance with this law and/or appointment letter, as the Guardian of the Person ELGS will :
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Include the individual in the decision making process to the best of their ability
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Make decisions for care
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Make decisions for treatment
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Make decisions on where the individual is to live
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Sign all legal documents
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Work as an advocate
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Arrange for someone to handle money if needed (ELGS does not handle money)
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Communicate with the Power of Attorney, the Guardian of the Estate and health providers
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Assist the individual in restoring competentcy when appropriate
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Communicate with the NC Courts on the status of the guardianship for each individual annually or as requested by each County Clerk of Court
In the case of a limited guardianship, ELGS provides guardianship in accordance with the appointment letter and court order.
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Crisis Guardianship Services
Guardianship Consultation/Support
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​Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) now offers consultation by telephone or in person to assist those guardians of the persons who need guidance while trying to meet their obligations as the guardian of the person. This guidance is not legal advice, but guardianship practice guidance. Those receiving consultation services will benefit from Cassandra Massenburg's and Stacey Skradski's combined guardianship experience of over seventeen years in the State of North Carolina and over thirty-eight years combined direct care and care coordination for those individuals who receive mental health, intellectual developmental disability and substance abuse services. ELGS will provide guidance to help the guardian of the person navigate the mental health system, the Social Security system and legal system as indicated.
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Training and Education
ELGS employs a variety of experts that are able to share their knowledge and experience through training and education.
Areas of expertise include:
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Educational System and ESS
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IDD Service System
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Substance Abuse
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Social Security
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MCO Services
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Disability Resources
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Documentation
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Assessment
Topics/Presentations Topics Include:
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Team Building:
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Disability Etiquette
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Adaptations for leisure and home for physical limitations
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Community Integration
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Assessment and Documentation
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Speaking Insurance Language to get what you need
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Working with 18-27 year old challenges
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Setting boundaries for Adults without saying "No"
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Recovery Focused Guardianship
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ELGS is always developing topics of interest and may be able to provide something specifically for your organization or group.
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* Services as identified for guardianship is not a billable Medicaid Service in North Carolina and therefore does not carry with it the same service definitions or expectations you may find for the Department of Social Services or the Division of MH/IDD/SU. Adult guardianship is a relationship between the adult and the corporation working toward meeting the expectations of the Court Order while using available Medicaid and other available services to meet those expectations. Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) Guardian Representatives have access to the same resources that any family guardian of the person would have available to them. ELGS nor their Guardian Representatives have access to an individual's money or benefits or have excess funds available to purchase items.