Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) is administered by state agencies, with oversight from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Goals

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Provide protective services to ensure the safety and well-being of at-risk adults.
• Offer support to help vulnerable adults remain independent and live safely in their communities.

Sponsor

• State-level administration varies, but oversight comes from:

 * *U.S. Department of Health and Human Services* (HHS)
 * *Administration for Community Living (ACL)* (ACL)

Creation

APS programs have been established in various forms since the 1970s, with significant growth in the 1980s. They are primarily enabled by state laws, supported by federal initiatives like the Older Americans Act for elder abuse prevention.

Funding

Funding for APS comes from a mix of state and federal sources. The federal contribution includes funding from the Social Services Block Grant and the Older Americans Act, among others. State funding varies, and additional local funding might be available. Funding is ongoing but subject to budgetary constraints and legislative changes.

Leadership

The title of the leader varies by state but is typically a Director or Administrator of the state's APS program.

Website

There isn't a singular national website for APS; instead, each state has its own:

• For example, California's APS website: [1]

Social Media Accounts

• No national social media accounts exist for APS. States might have their own, like:

 * [*https://twitter.com/CaliforniaDSS Twitter (X): @CaliforniaDSS] for California's Department of Social Services.

Wikipedia Article

The title of the Wikipedia article about it is Adult Protective Services.