ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Adult Protective Services (APS) is mandated by the State and is a 24-hour service program that investigates all situations involving seniors (age 65 and older) and dependent adults (age 18-64 and physically or mentally impaired) who are reported to be endangered by physical, sexual, and financial abuse, isolation, neglect or self-neglect.
APS is defined by the Welfare and Institutions Code 15610.10 as the agency that provides preventive and remedial activities performed on behalf of elders and dependent adults who are unable to protect their own interests, harmed, or threatened with harm, caused physical or mental injury due to the action or inaction of another person or their own action as a result of ignorance, illiteracy, incompetence, mental limitation, substance abuse, or poor health, lacking in adequate food, shelter, or clothing, exploited of their income and resources, or deprived of entitlement due them.
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TO REPORT ELDER ABUSE, PLEASE CALL THE 24-HOUR CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE AT:
916-787-8860 or 1-888-886-5401
101 CIRBY HILLS DR., ROSEVILLE, CA 95678, FAX 916-872-6529
Be prepared to provide the name, address or location, age, race, and sex of the victim.
Any concerned person may report adult abuse/neglect and may do so anonymously (W&I Code 15631). APS does not reveal the source of any
abuse report. Reporters are often the best collaborators with APS, making a protective intervention planning to change an undesirable situation.
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APS Mission Statement
APS receives reports of abuse and neglect of elderly and dependent adults, residing in their own homes, for investigation and evaluation of their need for protection and/or services. APS provides and/or coordinates support services for emergency situations.
Click on the following links to receive detailed information: Community Resources
Frequently Asked Questions Types of Abuse APS Brochure
To report abuse, please click on one of the following links accordingly:
SOC341 Report Form SOC342 Financial Report Form (if you are employed by a financial institution)
If you are interested in having a presentation about elder abuse or would like educational materials, please contact our office at 916-787-8860.