The recipient entity's physical address:
           2121 N. Causeway Blvd Ste 222
METAIRIE, LA 70001

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2121 N. Causeway Blvd Ste 222
METAIRIE, LA 70001

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Tonia Aiken
Cheryl Daniels
Deborah Foshee
Carol Harbo
Dianne Hall
Richard Keller
Beatina O'Carroll
Clara Pincus
Carol Powell
Lois Simpson
Ruth Speirer
Julie Tillie
Kathy Walsh

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8351

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $95,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Board of Directors
Carrie Pailet, President
Dawn Curole, Vice President
Patsy Jarreau, Secretary
Jordan Scott, Treasurer
Michael Calogero
Betty Tedesco
Kelly Mackenroth
Elizabeth Dee Clubb
Jason Frank
Juliette Flower
Jeff Demars

All Board Members have chosen to disclose their address as the address of the nonprofit corporation: 2121 N.Causeway Blvd, Ste. 222, Metairie, LA 70001

Executive Director: Jason D. Asbill, Esq.
Staff Attorney: Steven E. Bain, Esq.

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Our mission is to restore dignity and peace of mind to vulnerable adults through professional guardianship and advocacy when there is nobody else.

Through guardianship, powers of attorney, trust management, personal escrow services, and low-bono legal services, Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc. (LGSI) serves developmentally disabled and incapacitated elders across Louisiana. LGSI employs Nationally Certified Guardians, and is the state government's sole provider of guardianship and representative payee services.

Description of Use of Funds

Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc. (LGSI) respectfully requests continued and expanded funding to support essential services for vulnerable adults under court-appointed curatorship throughout the state.

The requested $50,000, which was also appropriated in FY 2025, will continue funding for curator services for indigent and elderly individuals who have been interdicted and lack family or financial resources to provide for their personal and financial protection. These funds directly support case management, legal compliance, and ongoing monitoring necessary to safeguard clients’ rights, benefits, and well-being.

An additional $30,000 is requested to establish a part-time paralegal/law clerk position to assist LGSI attorneys with legal filings, court communications, and case documentation for indigent clients served through our state contracts and judicial appointments. This position will enhance efficiency, improve responsiveness, and expand LGSI’s capacity to serve.

Finally, $15,000 is requested to fund a survey and impact evaluation, including contracting with a professional data analyst to design, monitor, and analyze survey results. The evaluation will measure LGSI’s effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and overall impact on the protection and quality of life of Louisiana’s vulnerable adults.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $50,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Description of Use of Funds

Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc. (LGSI) respectfully requests continued and expanded funding to support essential services for vulnerable adults under court-appointed curatorship throughout the state.

The requested $50,000, which was also appropriated in FY 2025, will continue funding for curator services for indigent and elderly individuals who have been interdicted and lack family or financial resources to provide for their personal and financial protection. These funds directly support case management, legal compliance, and ongoing monitoring necessary to safeguard clients’ rights, benefits, and well-being.

An additional $30,000 is requested to establish a part-time paralegal/law clerk position to assist LGSI attorneys with legal filings, court communications, and case documentation for indigent clients served through our state contracts and judicial appointments. This position will enhance efficiency, improve responsiveness, and expand LGSI’s capacity to serve.

Finally, $15,000 is requested to fund a survey and impact evaluation, including contracting with a professional data analyst to design, monitor, and analyze survey results. The evaluation will measure LGSI’s effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and overall impact on the protection and quality of life of Louisiana’s vulnerable adults.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          1) $50,000 provides professional curator & advocacy services for 14 indigent elderly adults for 1 year (continuation of FY25 appropriation).

2) Support increased capacity and efficiency by funding one part-time position.

3) Statistically significant survey to show the impact of LGSI across the state.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Jason D. Asbill (Executive Director of LGSI)
Councilman, City of Harahan
573 Posey Avenue, Harahan, LA 70123
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Executive Director

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Jason D. Asbill 
                                       address:  2121 N. Causeway Blvd Ste 222
METAIRIE, LA 70001
                                       phone:  5042762945
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jasbill@laguardianship.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director