The National Guardianship Association (NGA) offers education and resources for guardians. Although this organization has information and training for professional guardians, some trainings and resources may be beneficial for lay, or non-professional, guardians as well. More information can be found at https://www.guardianship.org/.

Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders (CARIE) can help you advocate for the needs of an older IP. They help elders and their caregivers resolve problems to ensure access to necessary care and resources. For more information, visit their website at https://www.carie.org/.

SeniorLAW Center provides a wide range of services to support the legal rights and interests of older Pennsylvanians, including trauma-informed lawyering, education, and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Service areas include homeownership rights, pension rights, tenant rights, victim services, and more. Information about SeniorLAW Center can be found at https://seniorlawcenter.org/.

Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) helps people with disabilities in many areas, such as abuse and neglect, access to community services, discrimination, ADA compliance issues, education, assistive technology, voting access, and access to Medical Assistance services. To find out more, visit https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/.

Administration for Community Living (ACL) maximizes the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities, and their families and caregivers. They offer resources for housing, mental health services, and other supports. More information can be found at https://acl.gov/.

The Access to Respite Care and Help (ARCH) website provides information on what respite care is, types of care available, and related topics. The website also offers a search tool and other resources to find respite care providers locally. To find out more, visit https://archrespite.org/caregiver-resources/.