Guardianship and Conservatorship Services

JFS works in collaboration with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Massachusetts Protective Service agencies to care for older adults that are in need of a guardian and/or conservator.

JFS is the only agency in Western Massachusetts that provides Guardianship and Conservatorship services for elders in need who are referred through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Guardianship: For various reaons, elders who are referred to JFS have no family to assume the role of guardian. Staff in our Guardianship program ensure that the needs of these clients are met with dignity and respect. Once someone is referred to the JFS Guardianship Program, we work  with the legal system to meet the needs of the client along with providing advocacy and a feeling of family to each and every person in the program.

Conservatorship: Often those referred through EOEA to the JFS Guardianship Program are also in need of a conservator to make sure the client’s income and assets are used to provide the best possible life and care for them. It is the role of JFS to act in the interest of the client by wisely utilizing funds for the elder, and protecting them from any financial loss.

For more information, contact Kimberly Hurtado, Older Adult Guardianship Program Director.

Phone: 413-519-7064

Email: Kimberly Hurtado at k.hurtado@jfswm.org.