Once eligibility has been established for KGP services and the case has been reviewed with the APS supervisor and Regional attorney, the APS Specialist shall complete the APS portion of the PPS 10600 Guardianship Referral/Notification and send to KGP.
When the KGP returns the PPS 10600 to the APS Specialist, a copy shall be forwarded to the Regional attorney for the petition to be filed.
The APS Specialist may assist KGP recruiters in locating volunteers for its program. Information regarding the prospective volunteer shall be sent to KGP, prior to completing the petition. Information shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the prospective volunteer.
The APS Specialist shall continue to assess and provide necessary services during the time in which the adult is waiting for a guardian/conservator to be appointed. The APS Specialist shall complete the PPS 10500 to provide services.
When KGP has made a formal match they send the completed PPS 10600 with the information about the proposed guardian/conservator to the APS Specialist. The APS Specialist forwards a copy to the Regional attorney for filing the petition
If the need is urgent and the volunteer is available before KGP can make a formal match, the APS Specialist shall consult with the supervisor and Regional attorney about referring for petition. If the referral is made using the proposed volunteer, the APS Specialist shall follow up with KGP after the petition to make sure the match is completed and provide necessary services during the time in which the adult is waiting for a guardian to be appointed.
The APS Specialist shall complete the PPS 10500 to provide services