Southern Indiana Adult Guardianship Services

09/28/2026

Tana is out and about in Owen County today, bringing the energy! ☕️📁 A big thank you to Owen County Community Foundation for helping us make these resource folders possible! 💙

08/08/2026

Washington County Resource Day is in full swing! 🙌 I’m excited to be here connecting with our community, sharing resources, and helping make a difference. Stop by and say hello! 💙

07/30/2026

07/23/2026

📖 Wisdom Wednesday! 📖

"What exactly is Guardianship" you may ask!

Guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints a person (called a guardian) to make decisions for someone (called the protected person) who is unable to make certain decisions for themselves.

Guardianship commonly applies in two situations:

Children: If a child's parents are unable to care for them due to death, illness, or other circumstances, a guardian may be appointed to make decisions about the child's education, healthcare, and daily welfare.

Adults: An adult who has a serious disability, dementia, mental illness, or another condition that prevents them from making informed decisions may have a guardian appointed to manage their personal, medical, or financial affairs (depending on the type of guardianship).

There are different types of guardianship, including:

Guardianship of the person: The guardian makes decisions about the person's healthcare, living arrangements, and personal care.

Guardianship of the estate (or property): The guardian manages the person's finances and property.

Limited guardianship: The guardian has authority only over specific areas where the person needs assistance, allowing the person to retain as much independence as possible.

Because guardianship significantly affects a person's legal rights, courts usually require evidence that it is necessary and often consider less restrictive alternatives, such as powers of attorney or supported decision-making, before granting it.

What questions do YOU have?!

07/23/2026

🚨 **Introducing Wisdom Wednesdays!** 🚨

Southern Indiana Adult Guardianship Services is excited to launch **Wisdom Wednesdays**—a new educational series dedicated to helping our community better understand adult guardianship.

Each Wednesday, we'll share valuable information about guardianship, including:
✨ What guardianship is
✨ When it may be needed
✨ The responsibilities of a guardian
✨ Rights of individuals under guardianship
✨ Resources, tips, and answers to common questions

Our goal is to provide clear, reliable information that empowers families, caregivers, professionals, and community members to make informed decisions.

Join us every Wednesday for a new "Wisdom Wednesdays" post and grow your knowledge one topic at a time!

Follow our page, like, and share to help spread awareness about guardianship throughout Southern Indiana.

Southern Indiana Adult Guardianship Services (SIAGS) provides essential guardianship resources and volunteer oversight to empower individuals in need, following the standards set by the National Guardianship Association (NGA).

06/10/2026

Today, Washington County Superior Court held its first-ever VASIA swearing-in ceremony!

Congratulations to Chris McLain, Tabatha McLain, Sharon Dennis, and Veronica Bays on being sworn in as SIAGS Volunteer Advocates for the Washington Superior Court.

Thank you to Judge Houchin for administering the oath and for supporting SIAGS VASIA Program.

06/01/2026

We are still on the search for a perfect volunteer for our beloved Veteran!

He served us, now let's serve him! 🇺🇸

Volunteer Opportunity – Owen County, Indiana

A local veteran and double amputee is looking for something simple, yet incredibly meaningful—human connection.

He currently resides at McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation Center and would greatly benefit from someone willing to spend time with him, talk, listen, and just be present.

🕒 Even a small amount of your time can make a big difference.
💬 Share stories. Offer companionship. Show appreciation.

If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please reach out.

Let’s come together and support someone who has given so much.

Contact Tana Hutcherson for more information on how you can help at 812.675.4166 option 1! ❤️

05/28/2026

This May, we gifted our amazing volunteers new SIAGS shirts to wear as they visit clients throughout our community!

A special thank you to SIAGS Volunteers Keaton Kimbley and Kennedy Bolin for helping show off the new tees, and to Lincks Clothing and Shoes for providing them. We appreciate all you do to support SIAGS and the individuals we serve!

04/27/2026

He served us, now let's serve him! 🇺🇸

Volunteer Opportunity – Owen County, Indiana

A local veteran and double amputee is looking for something simple, yet incredibly meaningful—human connection.

He currently resides at McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation Center and would greatly benefit from someone willing to spend time with him, talk, listen, and just be present.

🕒 Even a small amount of your time can make a big difference.
💬 Share stories. Offer companionship. Show appreciation.

If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please reach out.

Let’s come together and support someone who has given so much.

Contact Tana Hutcherson for more information on how you can help at 812.675.4166 option 1! ❤️

04/23/2026

This month, we had a very special visitor spreading smiles across the nursing facilities and group homes we serve 🐾💛

Meet Dottie! 🐶 A Bernese Mountain Dog puppy in training to become a therapy dog with one of our incredible volunteer advocates. With her sweet tri-color “tuxedo” coat and gentle nature, she brought so much joy and comfort to the individuals we support.

Moments like these show the impact our volunteers make every day. 💛

If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we’d love to have you join us. Visit siags.net to apply to become a volunteer advocate.