An Illinois Order Appointing Guardian of Minor is a legal document issued by the court that appoints a guardian for a minor child. This document outlines the responsibilities of the guardian, including but not limited to, the care and custody of the minor child, the authority of the guardian, and the legal rights of the guardian. There are two types of Illinois Orders Appointing Guardian of Minor: Temporary Guardianship and Permanent Guardianship. A Temporary Guardianship is a court-issued order granting temporary guardianship of a minor to an adult or agency for a specific period of time. This type of guardianship is typically used when the parents are unable to provide care for the minor or if the minor is in need of special medical care or education. A Permanent Guardianship is a court-issued order granting permanent guardianship of a minor to an adult or agency. This type of guardianship is typically used when the parents are unable or unwilling to provide care for the minor or if the minor is in need of long-term care and protection. The Illinois Order Appointing Guardian of Minor outlines the rights and responsibilities of the guardian and also outlines any terms or conditions that must be met in order for the guardianship to be valid.