Greenlight Family services recognizes that the illness, death or incapacitation of a legal guardian can create uncertainty for the placement of the child or disabled adult they are caring for.

Standby guardianship is a form of back-up planning that makes it possible for the legal guardian to select an individual or couple that they can trust to care for their ward if the need arises. It is a legal process that allows the backup caregiver to easily gain legal custody.

Greenlight legal services offers standby guardianship services on its own, or to families that are also completing adoption or guardianship services with Greenlight.

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.