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Prevent Elder Financial Abuse with EFPN

Our Mission

Elder Financial Protection Network works to prevent financial abuse of elders through innovative partnerships that build public awareness, drive community outreach and provide professional training.


Call To Action 2009
Save the Date: March 26, 2009

All California financial institutions are now required by law to report suspected elder financial abuse.

Be Wise: Recognize and Report Elder Financial Abuse is the premier elder financial abuse prevention training program available for financial institution employees.

Products and Services
Order video, DVD, Toolkit, or online training (pdf:479kb)
Preview video introduction (MOV: 3kb)
Elder Financial Abuse Policy for Financial Institutions ~ NEW! (pdf:212kb)
Free Community Resources
Updated Financial Abuse Reporting Form (Soc 342) with Instructions (pdf:27kb)
Adult Protective Services County Contact List (pdf:138.5kb)
Law Enforcement Contact List by City (pdf:121kb)
Senate Bill No.1018, Chapter 140 (pdf:153kb)
EFPN's Client List
Training Clients (pdf:249kb)
We salute our Training Clients & Partners for their commitment to protecting elders from financial abuse & exploitation!

Star Notes

Elder Financial Protection Network could not exist without the generous support of our sponsors and friends. We would especially like to thank First Bank and Western Payments Alliance for their help in fighting elder financial abuse.

First Banks, EFPN Sponsor WesPay, EFPN Sponsor


In addition to helping prevent elder financial abuse, your company or organization can receive further benefits from partnering with EFPN:

  • Affiliation with a reputable, progressive nonprofit organization
  • Increased brand awareness from program sponsorships
  • Goodwill and positive image recognition
  • Community Reinvestment Act credit (for banks)

Partnership information (pdf:158kb)


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is pleased to sponsor the California District Attorneys Association's

2008 Elder Abuse Symposium

December 2 - 5, 2008
Hyatt Regency Fisherman's Wharf -- San Francisco, CA

The CDAA Elder Abuse Symposium is the largest elder abuse education gathering in California. This three and one-half day multi-topic seminar is designed for prosecutors investigators, law enforcement, adult protective services administrators and case workers, state and local agencies, and victim advocates. The symposium will provide information on how to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases involving elder and dependent adult abuse. While serving as an introduction to those new in the field, this symposium will also address the latest issues and techniques for the more experienced in elder abuse prosecution.

NEW SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES!

SPONSORSHIP
A portion of the proceeds of sponsorship as a result of this distribution are donated to EFPN to support the prevention of financial abuse through elder education.

Sponsors Receive

Prominently displayed signage promoting your organization as a sponsor
Your company's literature displayed on a special table close to the seminar
Recognition during welcome ceremonies and/or during sponsored event
Recognition in conference seminar materials
Additional recognition as noted under each category

Luncheon Wednesday - $5,000
Four (4) lunch tickets, opportunity to briefly promote your company, some event customization
Bingo Spot! - $250 per square
(Ten squares available)  Ensure vendor traffic with a bingo square!
Seminar Materials Sponsor - $1,500 Company name/logo printed on the seminar materials
Attendee Lanyards - $1,000
Company supplies seminar attendees with company lanyards that are visibly worn throughout the seminar
Conference Bags - $2,000
Company supplies seminar attendees with company bags that are distributed to attendees.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Fees - $350
Wednesday, December 4, 2008
 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Questions call (916) 443-2017 or egrigat@cdaa.org
Erin J. Grigat, Training Consultant

EFPN's Newsletter
The Reporter
(pdf:414kb)
See The Reporter Blog for updates.

International News
Throw momma from the train, AGE WELL By Dr. Esther G. Ebenezer
thestaronline, August 10, 2008
Families abuse elderly by Deanna Harris - Whangarei Leader
www.stuff.co.nz, July 29, 2008
Significant elder abuse in Otago, by Elspeth McLean and Sarah Harvey
Otago Daily Times, July 7, 2008

News
Study: Over 10 Percent Of Older Americans Suffer Abuse NEWSInferno.com, August 20, 2008
Few doctors report abuse of elderly patients, by Tracy Breton, Journal Staff Writer, projo.com, The Providence Journal, August 10, 2008
Taking action toward prevention of elder mistreatment
amednews.com, July 28, 2008
Battin bill now law, easing seniors' court testimony, by Jake Henshaw, The Desert Sun, July 2, 2008
Marin forum on preventing elder abuse, by Nancy Isles Nation, Marin Independent Journal, June 25, 2008
Advisory from the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, House Ways and Means Committee, June 17, 2008
Stopping elder financial abuse, by Jenefer Duane, Carolyn Rosenblatt and Tonia Wasley, Marin Independent Journal, June 15, 2008
A Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse, elder-abuse-cyberray.blogspot.com, June 15, 2008
Lee’s Summit woman charged in 'terrible case' of elder abuse, KansasCity.com, June 3, 2008

News Room Archive, including Call To Action Event News

 

Elder Justice Act Updates

Current News, Legislation and EJA Activity

The Elder Justice Coalition

Call To Action Archives

Photo Galleries, Attendee Lists, Sponsorship Lists, Videos

Consumer and Victim Info

Bank workers foil senior swindle in North Fort Myers, by Rachel Myers, news-press.com, September 4, 2008
NextSteps: Sons think stepmother overstepped power of attorney, by Jan Warner and Jan Collins, Publisher Post Gazette, July 22, 2008

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Workshops for Elders
Be Wise: Prevent Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft

2008 Education & Training Details

  • Fairfax, August 19, 2008,
    News Release
    (pdf: 600k)
  • Clayton, June 5, 2008
    SIRS
  • Oakland, May 21, 2008
    International Association of Workplace Employees
  • San Francisco, April 29, 2008
    Visitation Valley Community Senior Center Big Gym
  • Novato, April 11, 2008
    All Saints Lutheran Church
    Sponsorship pending
  • Des Moines, IA, April 10, 2008
    Downtown Central Library
  • Seal Beach, April 1, 2008
    California National Bank, Seal Beach Branch

Education & Training Archives