The following resources were created by DARS and have been made available to all guardians and skilled professionals. They are not required as part of the Virginia Guardian Training.
The following resources may be used to help guardians better understand their duties and responsibilities:
- Duties of a Guardian in Virginia
- Checklist for Newly Appointed Guardians in Virginia
- Restricting Contact with Another Person
- Overview of the Role of Attorney-Guardians in Virginia
The forms below must be completed when pursuing the following actions:
- To request a periodic review hearing earlier than scheduled, Form CC-1646 “Petition for Review Hearing”
- To restrict contact with another person in limited circumstances, Form CC-1645 “Notice of Restriction by Guardian
The following are guides for the decision-making approaches as outlined in the Virginia Guardian Training:
The following resources are available to help guardians navigate health care decisions, serve as medical advocates, and make end-of-life decisions:
The following resources may be used to help guardians document thoroughly for effective record-keeping, organization, and person-centered planning:
- Creating a Guardian File Printable
- Values History Tool Printable | Fillable
- Instructions to Print or Save Certificate
Guardians are required to complete initial and annual reports on Form CC-1644, “Report of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person.” The form was updated on July 1, 2025 to add a statement about the Virginia Guardian Training:
Instructions and a sample form may be downloaded from the Virginia’s Judicial System website:
The following worksheet may be used to help guardians calculate when initial and annual reports are due:
Initial and annual reports must be sent the local department of social services where the incapacitated person resides along with a $5 filing fee. You can find contact information for all local departments through the Virginia Department of Social Services website:
The following resource is available to help promote effective communication between the guardian and incapacitated adult:
For information and resources to support individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind, visit the Virginia Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) website:
For information and resources to support individuals who are blind, deafblind, or vision impaired, visit the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) website:
Guardians in Virginia are considered mandated reporters. To report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, you must contact Adult Protective Services (APS). There are three ways to make a report:
- Call your local department of social services,
- Call the 24-hour, toll free APS hotline at 888-832-3858, or
- Complete an online report.
To learn more about mandated reporting, or to learn about the indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, visit the Adult Protective Services website.
Have you completed the Virginia Guardian Training? Let’s test your knowledge! Please click the links below to answer 3-5 questions per section. Answers are submitted anonymously. You will have the option to view your results and the correct answers at the end of each section.
These optional knowledge checks were designed to solidify your understanding of the training content. Your results will not affect your completion of the Virginia Guardian Training.
Section 2: Rights of the Person You Serve
Section 3: Duties of a Guardian
Before considering guardianship for an adult, it’s essential to explore less restrictive options to substitute decision-making. Review the new resource guide below created by the Virginia Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS).
Guardianship in Virginia Explained: Rights, Responsibilities, and Alternatives
Join us as we explore guardianship in Virginia. With an emphasis on person-centered care for adults subject to guardianship, we’ll learn about the critical duties and responsibilities of guardians, how to make informed decisions on behalf of another person, and how to complete the mandatory guardian training. We’ll also cover a brief introduction to the Virginia Public Guardian Program and discuss least restrictive alternatives to guardianship. Participants must register by clicking on the link for the desired date and time below. Important: This webinar does not fulfill the training requirement for guardians. Please refer to the webinar below for information on the mandatory guardian training.
Monday, July 27, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10:00am-11:00am
A Recording of the Virginia Guardian Training
This webinar is designed for participants who may have difficulty accessing the online Virginia Guardian Training. During the session, we’ll stream the full training for you to watch or listen to by calling in. A live Q&A will immediately follow. Guardians who participate in one of the sessions below will meet their training requirement. Click on the link for the desired date and time below to register. Assistance is available by calling 757-634-2918. Important: This is an alternative method to complete the Virginia Guardian Training. It remains available online, on demand by visiting the main webpage.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 10:00am-11:30am
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Additional Resources
- Virginia’s Judicial System
- Guardianship & Conservatorship in Virginia
- National Guardianship Association
- National Guardianship Association – Bill of Rights for Adults Who Have a Guardian
- National Guardianship Association – Rights of Individuals Under Guardianship
- Center for Guardianship Certification
- The Center for Guardianship Excellence