Adult Protective Services

Overview

Adult Protective Services

Trained county staff dedicated to the field of aging help ensure the safety and well-being of elders and dependent adults. Staff investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, assess client needs, and provide short-term case management and bridging to other services. County adult and aging departments also educate the community about elder abuse prevention and identification, as well as how communities can support a person’s right to dignity, self-determination and to live in the least restrictive environment possible. 

Publication

Anna and Joe – The importance of Adult Protective Services in the fight against elder financial abuse

This brochure titled Anna and Joe provides data on elder financial abuse and information on the role that Adult Protective Services programs play in the fight against such abuse.

Training

APS Training on Framework for Determining Dependent Adult Status

In this interactive 90-minute online training presented by the Academy for Professional Excellence at the San Diego State University School of Social Work, participants will utilize the Determining Dependent Adult Status Guide and Dependent Adult Definition Chart to work case scenarios.

Training

California APS Standards for Consistency in Determining Findings

In this dynamic, interactive 60-minute online training presented by the Academy for Professional Excellence at the San Diego State University School of Social Work, participants use the California APS Standards for Consistency in Determining Findings Guiding Principles and Standards Matrix to work case scenarios.