In the Middle Ages, when marauders invaded a kingdom, the castle's keep was the safe place to which people ran for protection. Within the keep were safety and sustenance to withstand the siege.

Today, remnants of castles can be found in many countries. At each of them, still standing centuries later, is the main identifiable portion of the castle; its keep...its stronghold; its safe place.

We draw our organizational name from the keep. We exist to advocate for, and to assist, elders at risk of abuse and elders who have been abused. We fervently believe, "Nothing is insurmountable when it comes to the safety of our elders".

Education and Public Awareness. Castle Keep’s Caregiver Awareness and Support Program provides elders, their families, and their caregivers educational materials and resources to help families caring for aging family members. Castle Keep’s Senior Safety Awareness Network provides important information for seniors and their family members to prevent abuse and exploitation of seniors. Castle Keep’s Student Awareness Program develops events and volunteer opportunities to bring students and seniors together to bridge the social gap between the young and the old. These opportunities provide shared moments of enlightenment and entertainment for the seniors who love to interact with the students, and the students who develop an appreciation for the value of our aging population.

Mediation. Mediation is an approach which has been recognized by the Adult Protective Services Training Project as part of a paradigm shift for more effective client interactions and outcomes. Castle Keep promotes Elder Conferencing, mediation for families, when conflicts arise during the trying time of providing care for an aging family member.

Advocacy/Systems Change. Castle Keep is a member of the Fresno County Elder Death Review Team (FCEDRT) whose mission is to examine deaths, and cases of serious bodily injury, associated with suspected abuse or neglect of the elderly and dependent adults. The purpose of FCEDRT is to review deaths related to abuse and neglect, and to identify whether systems that have the purpose or responsibility to assist or protect victims were sufficient for the particular circumstances or whether such systems require adjustment or improvement. FCEDRT fosters system change that will improve the response to victims and prevent similar outcomes in the future. Castle Keep also advocates for legislation that provides protective measures for vulnerable senior populations. The purpose of systems change is to provide a safety net for seniors that will be strengthened over time through positive changes.

Victim Services. For each victim, there is a need for personalized solutions to problems created by injuries, financial misappropriation, lost or damaged property, feelings of fear and isolation, and other effects of elder abuse.