Mission Statement: The mission of Brazos Bend Guardianship Services is to provide incapacitated and disabled adults and their families with legal guardianship, money management and adult guardianship education.
Brazos Bend Guardianship Services was initially started as the Guardianship Assistance and Alternatives Program (GAAP) of The Arc of Fort Bend County in the Fall of 2004. The Arc was responding to a need to provide families information on how to obtain legal guardianship of an incapacitated loved one. After forming an Advisory Council and completing various surveys, the 3 main goals were established for the program:
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To provide a format for family members and others to learn about adult guardianship and how to obtain it if necessary. Alternatives to guardianship will also be presented.
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To provide an assistance program to help low-income families with a way to obtain legal guardianship.
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To provide a Money Management Program to help low income disabled and/or elderly adults who live independently, but are challenged by the tasks of balancing their checkbook and paying their bills on time.
In May 2006, The Arc Board of Directors decided to make the GAAP Program a seperate non-profit organization because the GAAP Program can benefit a broader range of clients than The Arc serves.
Brazos Bend Guardianship Services filed its’ name with the Secretary of the State of Texas in the Fall of 2006. The first official board meeting was held in November 2006 launching Brazos Bend Guardianship Services.
Board Members
Denise Hussey (President)
Eric Junker (Vice-President)
Charlie Huber (Secretary)
Amy Huber (member at large)
Dr. Jerri Vo (member at large)
Jason Cancino (member at large)
Staff
Kirk Monroe, Executive Director – 281-232-7701
Kirk Monroe has a Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Texas. He is a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work, a Nationally Certified Guardian, and Texas Certified Guardian. He has been involved with the agency since it started with the Arc in 2004.
Connie Hernandez-Program Director-281-232-7718
Connie Hernandez has a Bachelors in Psychology from University of Houston-Clear Lake and Masters in Social Work from University of Houston. She is a LMSW and a Texas Certified Guardian. Connie started with Brazos Bend Guardianship Services in January 2014.
Amber Murray – Care Manager -281-232-7738
Amber has a Bachelors in Social Work from University of Houston – Clear Lake and is is Texas Certified Guardian. Amber joined the BBGS staff on June 1, 2016
Metrena Newsome – Care Manager -281-762-1942
Metrena has a Bachelors in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is working on her Masters in Social Work from University of Houston. Metrena joined the BBGS staff on June 5, 2017.
