Greenlight Family Services assists individuals with becoming the legal guardian for the disabled adult in their care.  Adult guardianship allows the caregiver to make personal and financial decisions for the special needs of the disabled adult (aged 18 or older) in their care, which protects them from exploitation.

When a person turns 18, in the eyes of the law they are an adult, whether they have disabilities or not. They become legally responsible for themselves. Their parents can no longer make decisions for them without their consent. Greenlight recognizes this may be problematic for adults with disabilities because they often make poor decisions or are unable to make decisions on their own. An adult guardian is an adult who is willing and able to make personal and financial decisions for the disabled adult. As the adult guardian, he or she can continue caring for their child past the age of legal adulthood.

Please call for a free consultation at 773-728-7800 or 800-572-2390, or simply email us to learn more.

Covid 19 Updates
  • JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area on March 9, 2020 (Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation) in response to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19);
  • Effective March 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm: 1. All individuals currently living within the State of Illinois are ordered to stay at home or at their place of residence. 2. Non-essential business and operations must cease. 3. Pursuant to current guidance from the CDC, any gathering of more than ten people is prohibited unless exempted by this Executive Order.

At Greenlight Family Services, the well-being and safety of our clients and our employees is our priority as we navigate through these challenging times. As a result, Greenlight’s committed staff is reaching out to youth and families to ensure that Greenlight continues to preserve families, provide hope and protect lives while working remotely. Greenlight is maintaining regular business hours. If you are interested in adoption or any family services please call 773-728-7800 for immediate assistance.


Our Greenlight Gala, originally scheduled for May 14, 2020 has been rescheduled for September 10, 2020. We hope you join us for the celebration.