Founded in 1997, Polk Family Caregivers exist to be a public voice for family caregivers illuminating the daily challenges they face, offering them the assistance they so desperately need and deserve, and championing their cause.

One in four families living in Polk County Florida is caring for someone. In all, there are more than 25,000 family caregivers residing in the county.

Polk Family Caregivers is a member of the National Family Caregiver Alliance and the American Information and Referral System. Funding is furnished by state and county government grants, private philanthropies, the annual dues collected from collaborating partners, fundraising, sponsors and donations from many generous individuals.

Besides the Board of Directors and various Advisory Committees, there are more than 100 businesses, professional and corporate collaborating partners lending their expertise, time and problem solving abilities to help families.

Vision

Polk Family Caregivers strives to be an organization that:

• caregivers throughout Polk County recognize and utilize;
• is a resource for officials in government, healthcare, insurance, the media and the private sector when addressing caregiver related issues;
• is a clearing house for information on private and community organizations that provide caregiver services and support;
• endeavors to be a leader in expanding the knowledge base of family caregivers;
• upholds professional excellence and effective stewardship;
• is available to caregivers 24 hours a day;
• makes the tasks and responsibilities of being a caregiver a little easier.

Corporate Documents

• Annual State of Florida Filing
• FY 2009 Annual Report
• FY 2010 Annual Report
• FY 2011 Annual Report