Atlas Guardianship, Inc.

12/10/2025

Sometimes life changes quickly, and a person who once managed everything may no longer be able to make safe decisions alone.

Guardianship may be needed when someone is facing:
✅ Dementia or cognitive decline
✅ Serious illness or injury
✅ Intellectual or developmental disabilities
✅ Exploitation risk or unsafe living conditions

Needing help isn’t failure, it’s protection, dignity, and peace of mind for everyone involved.

12/03/2025

Sometimes a person needs extra support to stay safe and cared for. A guardian is appointed by the court to help when someone can’t safely make certain decisions on their own.

A guardian may help with:
✅ Healthcare and treatment decisions
✅ Safe living arrangements
✅ Daily needs and overall well-being
✅ Finances (only if also appointed as Guardian of the Estate)

At Atlas Guardianship, we don’t just manage details, we show up for the person with calm guidance and steady advocacy.

11/27/2025

From all of us at Atlas Guardianship,
Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re grateful for the chance to support families and make a meaningful difference. 🧡

11/24/2025

They’re back! The Summit County Probate Court (including the hilarious Chief Magistrate Steve Elliot) will be at the library on December 4th @ 1:30 PM to discuss probate best practices. It’s been very popular in the past, so sign up while you still can 😉 https://twinsburglibrary.libcal.com/event/15446244

11/22/2025

As we welcome new followers and families exploring guardianship, we want to reintroduce Justine, the experienced attorney guiding Atlas with steady, client-centered care!

Justine is an attorney practicing in the areas of Guardianship, Probate Administration, Estate & Trust Law, Elder Law & Eldercare, and Property Law. She primarily focuses on guardianship, conservatorship, and the representation of individuals with physical and mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities. She personally serves as a court-appointed guardian for numerous adult individuals and advises clients who are serving as guardians themselves or interested in pursuing guardianship.

Justine received her BA from Grove City College in 2007 and her JD from the UA School of Law in 2010. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Federal Court in the Northern District of Ohio. She is a member of OSBA, the Akron Bar Association, and serves as a board member for the Ohio Guardianship Association.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family & cats, and riding her scooter!

11/19/2025

We are proud to celebrate a powerful success story here at Atlas Guardianship!! One of the women Justine has supported since 2016 has reached an incredible milestone. Her guardianship has officially concluded, and she has been fully restored to competence!

Years of dedication, advocacy, stability, and growth led to this moment. She has worked incredibly hard, and today she stands on her own confident, capable, and fully in charge of her life!

For us, this is what guardianship is meant to be: a structure of safety and support that empowers individuals to reclaim their independence when the time is right.

We are honored to share in this milestone with her and grateful for the opportunity to serve with purpose and compassion!

11/16/2025

Ohio’s new Long-Term Care Quality Navigator is a helpful starting point when exploring care options.

When families need guidance, oversight, or a guardian they can trust, Atlas Guardianship is here to step in with compassion and protection.

🔗 aging.ohio.gov/navigator
🔗 www.atlasgdnsp.org

The new-and-improved Long-Term Care Quality Navigator can now help you find assisted living facilities in Ohio for yourself or a loved one. Start exploring today.

Learn more: http://aging.ohio.gov/navigator

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

At Atlas Guardianship, we’re inspired by that same spirit of service. Standing as advocates, protectors, and voices for those who need support. Just as our veterans have served with honor, we strive to serve with compassion and integrity every day.

Thank you to all who have served and continue to inspire us. ❤️💙

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Atlas Guardianship! 🎃

10/27/2025

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank!

County Provides Emergency Funding to Support Residents Affected by SNAP Disruption

$250,000 grant to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will help address urgent food needs

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved emergency legislation this evening authorizing a $250,000 grant to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to provide food assistance to residents affected by the potential loss of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

More than 77,000 Summit County residents in nearly 43,000 households rely on SNAP, which provides an average of $15 million per month in food assistance. However, as of October 27, Congress has not passed a federal budget or appropriated funding for the continuation of the program. According to a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals nationwide beginning November 1.

In response, Summit County Council passed an emergency resolution at the request of Executive Shapiro, authorizing the Department of Job and Family Services to execute the grant agreement with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The funds will help expand the Foodbank’s capacity to serve local families who may experience food insecurity as a result of the federal funding lapse.

“Tens of thousands of Summit County residents, in all 31 communities, depend on SNAP to feed themselves and their families,” said Executive Shapiro. “While we cannot control the federal budget process, we can act locally to help fill the gap. We are grateful to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for their partnership and tireless service.”

This emergency funding builds upon the County’s existing partnership with the Foodbank, which includes an existing $324,000 contract for food distribution services approved earlier this year. The additional grant will ensure that local food providers have added resources to help meet increased demand in the coming weeks.

Residents in need of food assistance can visit https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/ or call 2-1-1.

10/24/2025

Contact Summit County Public Health’s Senior and Adult Services at 330-926-5650 for more information about our Gatekeeper Program or visit us at: scph.org/senior-and-adult-services.

10/19/2025

Did you know Atlas Guardianship actively serves clients across Summit, Medina, and neighboring counties?

Our team works closely with hospitals, care facilities, and courts to ensure timely, ethical, and reliable guardianship services. We understand the local systems — and we’re here to help when guidance matters most!

🌐 atlasgdnsp.org