This report presents a summary of differences in state statutes and administrative codes and interviews with state administrators on how guardianship programs are implemented. The related research brief includes recommendations to maximize the use of guardianship as a strategy to achieve stability and permanency for children in supportive environments.
Guardianship Assistance Policy and Implementation
Interviews with state guardianship experts and a policy analysis reveal variations in state subsidy rates and strategies for effective use of guardianship as a permanency option.