Since 2013, Oregon WINGS has worked to improve adult guardianship in Oregon.
Our Mission
The mission of Oregon WINGS is to bring together stakeholders from various disciplines with interest in the guardianship/conservatorship system for short-term and long-term planning and action to improve the state's spectrum of guardianship/conservatorship services and processes, including those services and processes related to alternatives to guardianship/conservatorship. Oregon WINGS will prioritize issues and action items to develop, implement, and advocate for necessary improvements in Oregon's infrastructure to ensure a sustainable system for Oregonians needing guardianship, conservatorship, or related alternatives.
“Large-scale social change comes from better cross-sector coordination rather than from the isolated intervention of individual organizations.”
Objectives
Advocate for the rights of individuals with decisional impairments.
Promote independence to the greatest extent possible for those experiencing incapacities.
Support policy initiatives for the enhancement of guardianship and related infrastructure.
Identify and develop education and outreach opportunities.
Promote and provide training and support to those engaging the Guardianship/Conservatorship system.
Promote high standards for Guardians and Conservators.
Promote expanded collaboration between WINGS members and other stakeholders.
Regularly assess the needs and priorities for WINGS efforts.