Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services are provided to the elderly who are in danger of harm and/or are unable to protect themselves. County departments of job and family services are mandated to investigate and evaluate all reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults age 60 and over. Adults who experience abuse, neglect or exploitation are offered supportive services, as available, for protection and self-sufficiency.
Child Protective Services
Public Children Services Agency (PCSA) are required to receive reports of child abuse and neglect, and to investigate those reports in a timely manner. When necessary, the PCSA works with families to identify services and develop a case plan that reduces the risk of future abuse or neglect.
In most cases where a need for services has been identified, the PCSA provides services to the child and family while the child remains in the home. However, there are instances when the child cannot remain safely in the home and it becomes necessary for the PCSA to work with the local court system to remove the child from the situation. When the child is placed outside of the home, the PCSA must develop a plan detailing the activities that must occur to ensure that the child is able to return home safely. If that is not possible, the plan will identify an alternative safe, stable, permanent living situation that promotes the child's health, growth, and development.