OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN

20 North San Pedro Road, Suite 2014, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-6186 - Direct
(415) 507-4156 - Fax

MISSION

The mission of the Office of the Public Guardian is to serve, as the legally appointed conservator and representative, for the most vulnerable adults in Marin

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• To advocate for our clients’ needs and rights;

• To investigate all alternatives to conservatorship and advocate for conservatorship only when other resources are not adequate or appropriate; and

• To make decisions directly impacting our clients’ health, safety and quality of life through evaluating their needs, capabilities and financial resources

WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT

• About the Public Guardian
• What is a Conservatorship?
• Types of Conservatorships
• Representative Payee Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

• Conservatorship Handbook
• Private Fiduciaries Association
• Adult Protective Services
• Ombudsman
• Social Security Administration
• Medi-Cal
• Community Mental Health

To make a referral, please complete the attached Request for Public Guardian Conservatorship Investigation