​Adult Protective Services

Do you suspect elder abuse or abuse of an adult with a disability? 

Call 1-800-490-8505.

In 2010, the Adult Protective Services (APS) Law (Act 70 of 2010) was enacted to protect adults between the ages of 18 and 59 with a physical or mental disability that limits one or more major life activities. 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.

A report can be made on behalf of the adult whether they live in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, group home, hospital, etc. Reporters can remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination, and civil and criminal prosecution. The statewide Protective Services hotline is available 24 hours a day.

2015-16 Adult Protective Services Annual Report

View annual reports to explore data on reporting, regulations, victims, and perpetrators.

• 2016-1017 Adult Protective Services Annual Report 
  
• 2015-2016 Adult Protective Services Annual Report 
  

Common Signs of Abuse

• Bruises or broken bones
• Weight loss
• Memory loss
• Personality changes
• Social isolation
• Changes in banking habits
• Giving away assets such as money, property, etc. 

APS and Mandatory Reporting Webinars

• Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 9 a.m.
  
• Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 9 a.m.
  
• Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
  
• Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 9 a.m.
  
• Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
  
• Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
  
• Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 9 a.m.
  

For Webinar registration information, click here.

Information for Mandatory Reporters

• Who is a mandatory reporter?
• Mandatory Reporter Informational Guidance
• Act 70 Mandatory Reporter Form
• Mandatory Reporter Form Instructions  
• Webinar for Mandatory Reporters
• Mandatory Reporter Webinar PowerPoint
• Report of Need (RON) completed by the Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

If you have questions about the APS program, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.

If you have questions about the APS Law, mandatory reporting, or protective services, please contact the Adult Protective Services Division, or call 717-736-7116.