Grandparent Guardianships

We aid seniors in providing safe and stable environments for the minors in their care and enable seniors to legally protect and recognize their familial relationships.

Legal Assistance for Seniors cooperates with Child Protective Services and the Alameda County courts in providing legal services to Alameda County residents over 50 years of age seeking guardianship of minors in their care.

LAS staff assists seniors in:

• petitioning for temporary and permanent guardianship of minors
• coordinating with police departments, CPS, courts, and other relatives in determining visitation or other custody arrangements
• establishing caregiver affidavits for the purposes of making educational and medical decisions on behalf of the minor
• obtaining public benefits and financial assistance
• notifying parents and other family members of guardianship proceedings

Contact us for more information and assistance.  Or find out how you can get involved.