Community Support
AGED’s Guardian Benevolent Fund
The AGED Guardian Benevolent Fund (GBF) is a program developed to provide partial payment to Professional Guardians and their Attorneys for services rendered to Wards who do not have the funds to pay for services.
To learn more about our requirements for this program, please visit Guardian Benevolent Fund Forms
The total paid out in 2023 for both guardians and attorneys was $487,553.38
Current Zone Funding as of July 2nd, 2024
***Funding is zone specific, and availability of funds varies by zones***
Zone A: $62,864.10
Zone B: $361,499.86
Zone C: $173,854.98
Zone D: $107,826.49
Zone E: $0
Zone F: $150,306.00
Zone G: $81,517.26
Zone H: $249.83
Total Funding for All Zones: $938,118.52
Over $2.3 Million Has Gone to Support Florida Professional Guardians and their Attorneys serving on some of the most difficult Pro Bono cases!
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Other Community Support
Additionally, part of AGED’s mission is to provide resources and training on seniors and disability issues to the community at large. As such, AGED is a proud sponsor of the following organizations:
The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
One Senior Place is a one-stop resource and shopping center that provides information, counseling and referrals, events and activities, and direct access to independent providers of senior products and services – all under one roof.
The Seniors Intervention Group is a partnership between local faith-based organizations and the fire and police departments of the seven Seminole County cities.
The Jewish Pavilion enhances the lives of residents in independent, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing facilities throughout Central Florida by providing visitation, holiday festivities, inter-generational celebrations, musical programs, and educational courses. The staff and volunteers of The Jewish Pavilion visit seniors in over 50 different facilities.
Community Hospital & Guardianship (CHG) Program
Designed to help patients who have difficulty discharging from a hospital or facility due to capacity concerns.
Guardian Peer Support & Mentoring Group
A place for Florida’s Professional and Public Guardians, their staff, and retired Guardians to come together to share resources, discuss challenges, and uncover creative solutions to difficult issues to support one another in a challenging and unique profession.
Florida Adaptive Sports (FAS) Program
A social sports club that keeps disabled Floridians of all ages healthy and active for life by providing an outlet for friendship and activity. FAS has two adaptive rowing boats used for adaptive rowing program at the Lake County Rowing Association.
Contain valuable resources to help professionals better serve their clients. Available online and in print.
Training with Continuing Education credits
AGED provides informative webinars and training to educate professionals about in-depth subjects while earning continuing education credits necessary to maintain certifications.
AGED is the administrative trustee for the Florida Public Guardianship Pooled Special Needs Trust. Retained funds directly support Public Guardianship.
Florida Public Guardian Coalition, Inc.
Annual Corporate Sponsorship
The Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for the Elderly & Disabled
Continual support and sponsorship
