Resource library

Showing 20 resources.

• Idaho courts

  Idaho Supreme Court: Guardianship and Conservatorship

  The statewide court program page covering required training, forms, rules, key terms, and district coordinators.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Idaho Supreme Court: Guardianship and Conservatorship (opens in a new tab)

• Guardianship

  Required guardian or conservator training (adult)

  The online course the Idaho Supreme Court requires before permanent letters are issued. About 60 minutes; desktop only.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Required guardian or conservator training (adult) (opens in a new tab)

• Guardianship

  Minor guardian course

  The Idaho Supreme Court's online training course for guardianship of a child.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Minor guardian course (opens in a new tab)

• Idaho courts

  Idaho Court Assistance Office self-help

  Court forms, instructions, and self-help information for Idaho court proceedings.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Idaho Court Assistance Office self-help (opens in a new tab)

• Idaho courts

  Bench cards and additional court resources

  Guides published by the Idaho Supreme Court for guardianship and conservatorship cases.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Bench cards and additional court resources (opens in a new tab)

• Less restrictive alternatives

  A Self-Advocate's Guide to Supported Decision Making

  A guide to making your own decisions with help from trusted people, as an alternative to guardianship.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — A Self-Advocate's Guide to Supported Decision Making (opens in a new tab)

• Financial protection

  Help for Court-Appointed Conservators in Idaho

  "Managing Someone Else's Money" guidance for people responsible for another person's finances.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Help for Court-Appointed Conservators in Idaho (opens in a new tab)

• Disability services

  Disability Rights Idaho

  Idaho's protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Disability Rights Idaho (opens in a new tab)

• Aging services

  Idaho Commission on Aging

  State agency connecting older adults and caregivers with services and support.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Idaho Commission on Aging (opens in a new tab)

• Guardianship

  Idaho Legal Aid Services

  Civil legal help for Idahoans who qualify, including issues affecting vulnerable adults.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Idaho Legal Aid Services (opens in a new tab)

• Guardianship

  National Guardianship Association

  National standards of practice and education for guardians and conservators.

  Scope:

  National

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — National Guardianship Association (opens in a new tab)

• Guardianship

  Center for Guardianship Certification

  National certification program for guardians.

  Scope:

  National

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Center for Guardianship Certification (opens in a new tab)

• Less restrictive alternatives

  ABA Commission on Law and Aging

  Research and practical resources on guardianship law, policy, and alternatives.

  Scope:

  National

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — ABA Commission on Law and Aging (opens in a new tab)

• Adult protection

  Center for Elders and the Courts

  Court-focused resources on elder abuse, capacity, and guardianship oversight.

  Scope:

  National

  Last reviewed:

  September 2026

  Link:

  Visit resource — Center for Elders and the Courts (opens in a new tab)

• Adult protection

  Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation

  How to report concerns about a vulnerable adult in our area. Local reporting contacts pending verification.

  Scope:

  Five-county area

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Disability services

  Disability services in eastern Idaho

  Regional providers supporting adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

  Scope:

  Five-county area

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Aging services

  Aging and senior services in the counties we serve

  Area agency on aging, senior centers, and in-home support options for the five counties.

  Scope:

  Five-county area

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Healthcare decision-making

  Advance directives and healthcare decision-making

  Information about health care directives and naming a trusted decision-maker in advance.

  Scope:

  Statewide

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Caregiver and family resources

  Support for family caregivers

  Respite, education, and peer support for people caring for a family member.

  Scope:

  Five-county area

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Professional referral resources

  Guide for referring professionals

  What information helps the board review a referral efficiently and what to expect after submitting one.

  Scope:

  Five-county area

  Last reviewed:

  [Date — to be added]

  Link:

  ✎Editable placeholder: Local listing — link being confirmed

• Joint Powers Agreement and Addendum (executed)

  The signed agreement among the participating counties that establishes the board, together with its addendum.

  Download PDF — Joint Powers Agreement and Addendum (executed) (opens in a new tab)

• Joint Powers Agreement — reference copy

  Reference copy of the joint powers agreement describing the board's purpose, structure, and committees.

  Download PDF — Joint Powers Agreement — reference copy (opens in a new tab)

• Application for board services (referral)

  Complete the referral form online. It is sent securely to the board's reviewers — no printing, emailing, or mailing needed.

  Start a referral

• Volunteer application

  Tell us about your interest and availability. Our volunteer coordinator receives it directly.

  Apply to volunteer

• Board-member application

  Apply to serve as a board member or guardian agent. Applications go straight to the board for review.

  Apply to the board

• Community partner inquiry

  Agencies, providers, and courts can introduce their organization and ask about working together.

  Contact us as a partner

• General question or request

  Questions about guardianship, a submitted referral, donations, or media inquiries reach the board through the contact form.

  Send a message

Background reading

• Guardianship overview
• Less restrictive alternatives
• Privacy notice
• Helpful links