WINGS

Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders

WINGS is a statewide stakeholder group that provides opportunities for dedicated members of a decentralized court system to collaborate with each other and a community of stakeholders to address Washington's future decision-support challenges, including:

1. developing a comprehensive strategy to address service delivery to the elderly and persons with disabilities;
2. promoting public awareness of abuse, neglect and exploitation;
3. providing education to help families prepare for the time when loved ones will need decision-making assistance;
4. educating professionals involved in caring for the elderly;
5. increasing the availability of decisional support;
6. implementing a no cost process to alert the courts and others of an individual's need for decision-making assistance;
7. providing alternatives to guardianship which provide reasonable assurance that the needs of individuals are met;
8. helping family guardians navigate the court system and perform guardianship duties;
9. developing procedures to proactively monitor guardianships.

Project Goals and Objectives:

The Supreme Court formed WINGS to partner with community stakeholders in establishing and maintaining a stakeholder group. The ongoing stakeholder network has or will:

1. identify strengths and weaknesses in the state's current approach to adult guardianship and less restrictive decision-making options;
2. address key policy and practice issues;
3. engage in outreach, education and training, such as training on supported decision-making; and
4. serve as an ongoing problem-solving mechanism to enhance the quality of care and quality of life of adults affected or potentially affected by guardianship and other decision-making alternatives, and provide the support they need.

Announcements:

• There are currently no News & Announcements.