Upcoming June 9 General Meeting
Proxy Parent Foundation: Special Needs Trusts & Personal Support Services
Proxy Parent Foundation is a nonprofit founded by NAMI California members, dedicated to assisting people with disabilities by safeguarding their access to public benefits programs through California Special Needs Trusts. They also provide personal support services for beneficiaries with mental health conditions including assistance with housing, medical care, budgeting, and relationships. Learn about their services and how they work with families and individuals living with a mental health condition.
Carol Larkin, MA, is the Director of Client Relations at Proxy Parent Foundation where she has spent the past four years supporting individuals and families through trust education, trust enrollment, and client-centered services. She brings over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a background spanning foster youth services, supportive housing, and community partnerships.
Carol also brings lived experience as a mother to a child on the autism spectrum, which deeply informs her commitment to accessibility and equity.
She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the College of Saint Benedict and an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from The George Washington University.
Executive Director Carmen Bowen, MBA, is a dedicated nonprofit executive and lifelong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and underserved communities. She currently serves as Executive Director of Proxy Parent Foundation, where she oversees trust administration, fiduciary services, fundraising, and organizational operations—ensuring dignity, protection, and long-term stability for the individuals and families Proxy serves. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit, education, and community-based organizations. Carmen is known for her compassionate, mission-driven approach and ability to build strong partnerships that create meaningful impact. A respected community leader and v volunteer, she brings both heart and strategy to every space she serves.
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register.
The meeting is live streamed at NAMI SCC Youtube Channel . To ask questions and interact with the speakers, please register for Zoom link.
