The Wisconsin Report of Guardian Ad Item (Guardianship of Minor) is a document prepared by an ad item (guardian) appointed by the court to investigate the best interests of a minor. The report contains information regarding the minor's family background, any pending guardianship proceedings, the guardian's assessment of the minor's needs, and any recommendations for guardianship. The report is submitted to the court and used to determine if guardianship is appropriate. There are two types of Wisconsin Report of Guardian Ad Item (Guardianship of Minor): Initial Report and Follow-up Report. The Initial Report is an in-depth analysis of the minor's family background, any pending guardianship proceedings, the guardian's assessment of the minor's needs, and any recommendations for guardianship. The Follow-up Report is a report that provides an update on the minor's progress since the initial report was submitted. It includes any changes in the minor's family background, guardianship proceedings, the guardian's assessment of the minor's needs, and any other relevant information.