Adult Protective Services protects older adults and
incapacitated adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Our Services
How We Help
Who Should Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or
Exploitation
Cost of Services
Adult Protective Services’ Goals
What Adult Protective Services Mandated Reporters Need to
Know
Our Services:
We investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation
involving adults who are:
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18 years or older and incapacitated
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60 years or older
These adults may live in their own homes, with relatives or in
nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, or group
homes.
How We Help:
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We receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect or
exploitation of adults
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We receive and investigate reports of adults “at risk” of
abuse, neglect or exploitation.
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We assess for service needs and determine whether the adult
in question needs protective services.
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We may provide case management services.
Who Should Report Suspected
Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation?
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Anyone can report a suspected incident of abuse,
neglect or exploitation.
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Reporting just takes a phone call.
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State law requires that the identity of people who report
suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation be kept strictly
confidential.
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Reporters are immune from any civil or criminal
liability unless they act in bad faith or with a
malicious purpose.
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Some people are required by law to immediately report
suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation. Find out more
about state mandated
reporters.
Cost of Service:
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Adult Protective Services is a free service.
The Goals of Adult Protective
Services are to:
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Protect older adults and incapacitated adults from
abuse, neglect or exploitation
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Prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation of older adults
and incapacitated adults
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Help older and incapacitated adults continue to live in
their own homes as long as possible.
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Help older and incapacitated adults find appropriate
placements in nursing homes or other institutions only
when necessary.
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Help older adults and incapacitated adults become as
self-sufficient as possible.