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Family Guardianship

Be prepared to take care of an elderly family member or a minor who is in need of your care.

• Learn how to complete your annual reports to the Court
• Learn how to protect the rights of the incapacitated
• Learn how to assist in managing their finances

Professional Guardians

Professional Guardians must complete a forty (40) hour training course within one (1) year of becoming a professional guardian. This course must be approved by the Office of the Public Guardian. Please contact Aging Solutions at (813) 949-1888 for further information.

Professional guardians are also required to obtain continuing education credits. Sixteen (16) continuing education hours must be completed every two (2) years. Contact the local guardianship association chapter president, Bob Baumgarner, at (813) 949-1888 for continuing education opportunities. Further information on continuing education opportunities can be found at the Statewide Public Guardianship Office.

Non-Professional Guardians

Florida Law also requires every person appointed by the court to be a guardian to receive a minimum of 8 hours of instruction and training on guardianship related matters. Family Guardianship classes have been approved and developed by the Elder Justice Center, and are designed to inform those who have been assigned to be a guardian for a child or an elderly person. The class provides individuals with information on the responsibilities necessary to perform the duties of a guardian. Classes are held at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus. Pre-registration is required two days prior to the start of class. A $45 fee covers the course and includes a book. To Register, call HCC at (813) 253-7980.