To reduce some of the pressure on an already strained healthcare system, DSHS in partnership with acute care hospitals implemented a Guardian pilot project which targeted a smaller number of individuals for assistance with identifying Certified Public Guardians/Conservators.
Given the success of the pilot project, DSHS has transitioned from pilot to a program on September 1, 2025. The program is state-funded and called the HCS Guardianship and Conservatorship Assistance Program (GCAP). Information pertaining to GCAP may be found in WAC 388-106-2100.
Guardianship and Conservatorship Assistance Program (GCAP) Information and Forms
- Guardian Conservator Search Form (PDF)
- Due Diligence Checklist
- GCAP Referral Form
- GCAP Referral Process Overview
- GCAP Eligibility Criteria, Referral Process, and Program Details (WAC 388-106-2100)
- HCS Guardianship Pilot Project- 1 Year Summary
- Meet the GCAP Team
GCAP Contractor Resources
- ProviderOne User Manual
- GCAP Contractor Eligibility Information (WAC 388-106-2100)
- GCAP Quarterly Contractor Report
GCAP Contacts
Program Manager
Sarah Tremblay
sarah.tremblay@dshs.wa.gov
GCAP SHPC & Decision Making Staffing Specialist
Joshua Glasgow
joshua.glasgow1@dshs.wa.go