Guardianship/Conservatorship
In 1997, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia Inc, opened its doors to provide services to the older adult population. By contracting with DARS, we began providing public guardianship services for individuals that were indigent. CCEVA also provided private guardianship for others that didn’t meet the public guardianship criteria but could benefit from guardianship services.
Currently, CCEVA serves as Guardian for individuals who have been deemed incapacitated by the courts. As the guardian of last resort, we are there when no family member is available or able to care for the individual. Our Guardianship case workers are responsible for providing ongoing case management and monitoring of the individual’s needs and services.
As Guardian, the case manager is responsible for managing the personal affairs of an incapacitated person, including decisions regarding:
- Health care
- Safety
- Rehabilitation and/or therapeutic treatment
- Finding appropriate housing and/or residential services
- Other support as needed
Under guardianship, most clients are cared for throughout the remainder of their lives.
As Conservator, CCEVA has the legal authority to manage an individual’s financial affairs, including investments and monthly bills. These are monitored by the commissioner of accounts of each locality we serve.
Guardianship and Conservatorship designations are legal processes appointed by the Circuit Court following a hearing at which the individual in question can be present and is represented by a Guardian Ad Litem (attorney). If the Court agrees to elect a guardian and/or conservator, the serving entity must qualify with the Clerk of Court, after which the process of caring for the individual begins.
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia serves the following area(s):
- Eastern Shore
- Gloucester
- Greenville
- Isle of Wight
- Franklin
- Northampton
- Southampton and York County
- Chesapeake
- Franklin
- Hampton
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Poquoson
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Virginia Beach
- Williamsburg and James City County
- Emporia
- Surry and Mathews County
These services are grant-funded or private fee funded. You or your attorney can call Mirlande Sledge or Yashica James for more information at (757) 456-2366 or (757) 875-0600.
Representative Payee Services
A representative payee is an individual or organization appointed to receive and manage Social Security or SSI benefits on behalf of someone who is unable to manage their own funds.
The process begins with telephone intake and requires paperwork from the Social Security Administration and/or other financial income sources. The cost is fee-based, and clients must be 18 years or older. Services are available throughout Hampton Roads, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and the Eastern Shore. Please contact (757) 456-2366 for more information.
