Brazos Bend Guardianship Services

“BBGS Board is composed of 5 members including a husband and wife. The husband is the secretary of BBGS and the wife is the President. All board members are volunteers, and no business decisions have taken place that directly or indirectly involve any of them.”

“Previous to filing Form 990, all board members were provided with a draft 990 for their comments.”

“Directors are required to sign the annual acknowlgedment receipt of the conflict of interest policy. Any activity conducted by the organization that might be, or appears to be, in conflict with this policy is submitted for the board of directors consideration and decision, without the participation of any party involved. Such decisions are documented in the corresponding minutes of the meeting.”

“BBGS executive director earned an undergraduate degree in Social Work from University of Texas at Austin in Aug. 1987. He is a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)since Oct. 1987. In 2006 he obtained his certification as National Certified Guardian and since 2007 he is a Texas Certified Guardian (G-07-0004). He has worked in different capacities in the non-profit social service arena since September 1987, and specifically in the Guardianship Services, since 2004 to date.”

“BBGS hired a full time care manager/outreach manager in July 2012 with previous compensation approval from the Board of Directors. Additionally, BBGS hired a full time care manager in January 2014 with approval from the Board of Directors.”

“Upon request, any information about BBGS activities is available to the public, contributors, and governmental agencies, except information that might compromise the confidentiality of client information.”