PUBLIC GUARDIAN | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

PUBLIC GUARDIAN

1400 Emeline Ave., 3rd Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Eligibility

The Court provides for the appointment of the Public Guardian when no other qualified individual or entity is willing and able to act. The Public Guardian will act when they are assured through the conservatorship investigation process that: A need for a conservatorship does in fact exist and, All other resources including financial, in-home support services, private case management and family support have been exhausted.

(831) 454-4160

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Website

https://santacruzhumanservices.org/AdultLongTermCare/PublicGuardian

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Public Guardian-Conservator Office manages the property, finances and personal care needs of county individuals who are substantially unable to provide for themselves. This is accomplished through conservatorships. If you are concerned about the well-being of an individual who is elderly and unable to provide for or manage their personal needs, or who is gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder and unable to provide for their basic needs, please contact the Public Guardian's Office for more information.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/AdultLongTermCare/PublicGuardian.

Last assured

06/24/2026

What's Here

Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult and Long-Term Care Division assists older adults and people with disabilities to maximize self-sufficiency, safety and independence. We provide case work services and resource information that offer a choice of community services and care options through our Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Public Guardian and Veterans Services programs.