1. Adult Protective Services
Department of Social Services: Adult Protective Services
Supervisor: Esmeralda Garcia

2. Elder & Dependent Adults
Elder Adult: a person who is 65 and older
Dependent Adult: 18 to 64 and has physical/mental limitations that prevent activities of daily living or inability to protect their own interests

3. Types of Abuse Physical Sexual Neglect Financial Abandonment Isolation
Abduction
Other treatment resulting in pain or mental suffering

4. Signs of Abuse
Physical –cuts, bruises, burns, unexplained injuries, physical restraints, evidence of sexual abuse, deprivation of food/water
Neglect by Self/Others – Inadequate food, dehydration, untreated medical conditions, misuse of medication, unsafe housing
Financial – Misuse of funds, unusual activity in bank account, checks cashed by others, suspicious changes in ownership, unpaid bills, missing belongings, sending money to strangers
Isolation – Preventing receipt of mail, phone calls, visitors, or contact with other concerned persons

5. Adult Protective Services (APS)
Social Workers provide assistance for protection of elders & dependent adults
Conduct assessments for service coordination, limited case management, & referrals to supportive services
APS Services are mandated by law
APS is a voluntary program – only legal
authority is to see the client face-to-face

6. Important Information
Reporting party is confidential – only disclosed to law enforcement & DA’s Office
Working with Adults
Right to Self-Determination
Cannot remove people from their homes without their consent; no emergency placements
Cannot write 5150 holds
Required by law to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime to law enforcement

7. APS Contact Numbers
Phone: (805) Fax: (805)