Guardianship Services, Inc. is committed to assisting all of the clients by utilizing the least restrictive means and resources possible. As such, promoting client independence is paramount.

If a client is only experiencing problems in the area of managing a government benefit, he or she may enroll in GSI’s Money Management Program. Under this program, GSI becomes Representative Payee for the client’s Social Security, Veteran’s Administration or other government check. The client retains the right to self-determination in all other areas, and the program is voluntary.

Clients who are experiencing problems in multiple areas due to developmental disabilities, dementia, severe memory loss or other cognitive impairments are candidates for the Guardianship Program. If they meet the requirements set out in the Texas Probate Code, a Tarrant County Probate Court will appoint Guardianship Services, Inc. as guardian to act as surrogate decision-maker. Duties and responsibilities will vary from client to client and are described in the court order.

Number of clients served = 670

• 425 guardianship clients
• 245 money management clients

136 volunteers delivered 6,463 hours of service. Those hours are valued at $126,093.

Demographics

• 43% of all guardianship clients are 75 years of age or older.
• 20% of all guaridanship clients are 60 to 74 years of age
• 37% of all guardianship clients are under age 60.

• 23% of all money management clients are 75 years of age or older.
• 23% of all money management clients are 60 to 74 years of age.
• 54% of all money management clients are under age 60.

• 62% of all clients are female.