--- title: Blogs l VASIA Johnson and Shelby Counties Indiana description: VASIA is a public guardianship program that advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults in court care. image: https://indianavasia.org/hubfs/VASIA-Meta-New.png --- [![VASIA LOGO](https://indianavasia.org/hubfs/VASIA%20LOGO.png) ![VASIA LOGO](https://indianavasia.org/hubfs/VASIA%20LOGO.png)](https://indianavasia.org?hsLang=en) [CONTACT US](https://indianavasia.org/contact?hsLang=en) Toggle navigation Toggle navigation - [Be a Volunteer Guardian](https://indianavasia.org/volunteer) - [Establish Guardianship](https://indianavasia.org/guardianship) - [About Us](https://indianavasia.org/about) - [Testimonials](https://indianavasia.org/testimonials) - [Resources](https://indianavasia.org/resources) - [Support Our Mission](https://indianavasia.org/support) - [Blogs](https://indianavasia.org/blogs) - [Contact Us](https://indianavasia.org/contact) - [Join Our Newsletter](https://indianavasia.org/newsletter) - [News](https://indianavasia.org/news) - [Case Management Portal](https://assist.eguardianship.com/Expansion/Login.aspx) - [Store](https://johnsoncountyvasiagear.itemorder.com/shop/home/) - [Search](https://indianavasia.org/search) --- # Blogs [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Difference%20Between%20VASIA%20and%20an%20Ombudsman.png?height=630&name=The%20Difference%20Between%20VASIA%20and%20an%20Ombudsman.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/the-difference-between-vasia-and-an-ombudsman?hsLang=en) ## [The Difference Between VASIA and an Ombudsman](https://indianavasia.org/blog/the-difference-between-vasia-and-an-ombudsman?hsLang=en) June 20, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Giving%20seniors%20a%20voice%20in%20court.png?height=630&name=Giving%20seniors%20a%20voice%20in%20court.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/giving-seniors-a-voice-in-the-court-system?hsLang=en) ## [Giving Seniors a Voice in the Court System](https://indianavasia.org/blog/giving-seniors-a-voice-in-the-court-system?hsLang=en) June 5, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Happens%20If%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardian%20Needs%20to%20Step%20Away.png?height=630&name=What%20Happens%20If%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardian%20Needs%20to%20Step%20Away.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-happens-if-a-volunteer-guardian-needs-to-step-away?hsLang=en) ## [What Happens If a Volunteer Guardian Needs to Step Away?](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-happens-if-a-volunteer-guardian-needs-to-step-away?hsLang=en) May 29, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Support%20Do%20Volunteer%20Guardians%20Receive.png?height=630&name=What%20Support%20Do%20Volunteer%20Guardians%20Receive.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-support-do-volunteer-guardians-receive?hsLang=en) ## [What Support Do Volunteer Guardians Receive?](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-support-do-volunteer-guardians-receive?hsLang=en) May 15, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Long%20Does%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardianship%20Commitment%20Last.png?height=630&name=How%20Long%20Does%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardianship%20Commitment%20Last.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/how-long-does-a-volunteer-guardianship-commitment-last-vasia?hsLang=en) ## [How Long Does a Volunteer Guardianship Commitment Last? | VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/how-long-does-a-volunteer-guardianship-commitment-last-vasia?hsLang=en) April 25, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20Typically%20Needs%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardian.png?height=630&name=Who%20Typically%20Needs%20a%20Volunteer%20Guardian.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/who-typically-needs-a-volunteer-guardian-vasia?hsLang=en) ## [Who Typically Needs a Volunteer Guardian? | VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/who-typically-needs-a-volunteer-guardian-vasia?hsLang=en) April 8, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(1).png?height=630&name=VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(1).png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-vasias-guardianship-consists-of-and-why-it-matters-so-much?hsLang=en) ## [What VASIA’s Guardianship Consists Of and Why It Matters So Much](https://indianavasia.org/blog/what-vasias-guardianship-consists-of-and-why-it-matters-so-much?hsLang=en) March 18, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Image.png?height=630&name=Featured%20Image.png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/why-vasia-keeps-a-smaller-client-base-and-why-public-guardianship-should-be-a-last-resort?hsLang=en) ## [Why VASIA Keeps a Smaller Client Base and Why Public Guardianship Should Be a Last Resort](https://indianavasia.org/blog/why-vasia-keeps-a-smaller-client-base-and-why-public-guardianship-should-be-a-last-resort?hsLang=en) March 4, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(15).png?height=630&name=VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(15).png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/how-much-time-does-volunteering-really-take?hsLang=en) ## [How Much Time Does Volunteering Really Take?](https://indianavasia.org/blog/how-much-time-does-volunteering-really-take?hsLang=en) January 28, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) [![](https://indianavasia.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(14).png?height=630&name=VASIA%20-%20Featured%20Image%20(14).png)](https://indianavasia.org/blog/do-you-need-legal-or-medical-experience-to-volunteer-as-a-guardian-advocate?hsLang=en) ## [Do You Need Legal or Medical Experience to Volunteer as a Guardian Advocate?](https://indianavasia.org/blog/do-you-need-legal-or-medical-experience-to-volunteer-as-a-guardian-advocate?hsLang=en) January 21, 2026 •[Judicial District 17 VASIA](https://indianavasia.org/blog/author/judicial-district-17-vasia?hsLang=en) - **VASIA District 17 Johnson and Shelby Counties in Indiana** 5 East Jefferson Street, Franklin, Indiana 46131 [JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER](https://indianavasia.org/newsletter?hsLang=en) © 2026 [VASIA District 17 Indiana](https://indianavasia.org?hsLang=en) l All Rights Reserved | 317.346.4414 - [Site by Clever Dogs Media](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "availableLanguage" : "en", "contactType" : "", "telephone" : "317.346.4414" }, "logo" : "https://indianavasia.org/hubfs/VASIA%20LOGO.png", "name" : "VASIA District 17", "sameAs" : "https://www.facebook.com/indianavasia/", "url" : "https://indianavasia.org/" } ```