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The APS Law establishes a program of protective services in order to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of these adults in need.
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled), when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
If you have reason to believe that an incapacitated or dependent adult in Maine is being abused, neglected, or exploited please immediately notify Adult Protective Services. How to report abuse, neglect or exploitation: If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection.
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APS uses community-based services and resources, health care services, family and friends when appropriate, and other support systems while protecting the at-risk adult's right to confidentiality, self-determination, and least-restrictive intervention.
Adult Protective Services (APS) We serve adults 60 and older and dependent and disabled adults 18 and older. We help those who are harmed or threatened with harm to keep their right to safety and dignity.
What is Adult Protective Services (APS)? Adults with disabilities may be vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. County departments of social services receive and evaluate reports to determine whether disabled adults are in need of protective services. County agencies protect adults by:
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) is a social services program serving older adults and adults with disabilities. APS workers respond to reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Contact your local APS program for state-specific information. THE ROLE OF APS.
Report Abuse. Report Suspected Abuse of an Older Adult. Abuse reports can be made for an older adult whether they live at home or in a care facility like a nursing home, personal care home, or hospital. Call the 24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-490-8505. Call to Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect.
Protective Services This division of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging is responsible for oversight and implementation of the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) for individuals over the age of 60. The passage of the protective services law reinforced Pennsylvania's commitment to: Give Access to Services: Help older adults (age 60+) who can't protect themselves and are at risk of ...
