When a child with MR/DD becomes 18 years old, parents are no longer considered the legal guardians. If the child continues to need supervision and guidance as an adult, parents may wish to establish legal guardianship before the child reaches age 18. The following organizations provide this service, as well as information and advice on providing for their child’s future financial needs.

Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC)
200 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
Voice 1 (212) 780-2586
http://www.AHRC.org

Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped, Inc.
352 Park Avenue South, Suite 703
New York, NY 10010
Voice 1 (212) 532-6740; (800) 995-0066
Fax (212) 532-6740
http://www.disabledandalone.org

National Jewish Council for the Disabled/Yachad
333 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Voice 1 (212) 613-8235
Fax (212) 613-0796
http://www.OU.org

New York City Surrogates Court Clerk
31 Chambers Street, Room 507
New York, NY 10007
Voice 1 (212) 374-8246
Fax (212) 374- 3250

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