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Commissioners approve Mission Health grant to fund Guardianship Diversion Project

Bay County Board of Commissioners, Ways and Means/Personnel/Human Services Committee of the Whole · December 9, 2025
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Bay County accepted a Mission Health Endowment Fund grant to run a Guardianship Diversion Project in 2026–27; the county aging director said the program aims to reduce unnecessary guardianships for people 60+ by using alternatives and coordination with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and the probate court.

The Bay County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 9, 2025, to accept a Mission Health Endowment Fund grant to support a Guardianship Diversion Project aimed at reducing unnecessary guardianships among people 60 and older.

Commissioner Begay asked the Department on Aging director (referred to in the meeting as Beth) to explain the program. Beth said the Guardianship Diversion…

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