About EFPN: WHO WE ARE
Elder Financial Protection Network was established in 2000 as a nonprofit organization. We are the primary provider of elder financial abuse prevention programs in the state of California. In addition to raising community awareness and providing education about elder financial abuse, since its inception EFPN has:
- Received the FDIC Chairman's Award for Innovation in Financial Education | Press release
- Facilitated partnerships with more than 400 financial institutions, adult social service, law enforcement and regulatory agencies, organizations, foundations and community groups throughout California and beyond
- Raised over $2.5 million for prevention efforts and program development
- Provided our Be Wise fraud and financial abuse prevention training to thousands of seniors throughout California in collaboration with our financial institution and community partners
- Won three international video awards for our Be Wise video training program
- Obtained key endorsements from the Attorney General of California and several statewide professional and trade associations
- Received the Distinguished Service Award for Elder Abuse Prevention from the Attorney General of California in 2003
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.