General Info

The Cook County of Illinois Public Guardian's Office provides juvenile and adult guardianship services. Its juvenile division represents abused and neglected children in court. The office offers visitation, return home, adoption and parental rights termination services. The Cook County of Illinois Public Guardian's Office also provides advocacy tips for guardians, caregivers, and foster and adoptive parents. It offers college, independent living skills, and art and recreation programs. The office operates a domestic relations division that provides legal representation services for children whose parents are involved in contested custody and visitation disputes. The Cook County of Illinois Public Guardian's Office appoints public guardians for adults with disabilities.