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What happens if you file a report with APS?

What happens if you file a report with APS?

Failure to provide adequate or appropriate services is worse than providing no services. If you file a report with Adult Protective Services, the details of the report will first be screened by a trained professional to determine whether APS has jurisdiction to move forward.

What happens if you file a report with Adult Protective Services?

If you file a report with Adult Protective Services, the details of the report will first be screened by a trained professional to determine whether APS has jurisdiction to move forward. If so, you can expect an APS caseworker to be assigned to investigate the case and establish a relationship with the potential victim.

Who are the Adult Protective Services ( APS )?

In the United States, Adult Protective Services (APS) are agencies that provide protective social services to elderly adults (typically those age 60 or 65 and older) as well as vulnerable adults (typically those with serious disabilities).

When does an APS caseworker contact the victim?

If so, you can expect an APS caseworker to be assigned to investigate the case and establish a relationship with the potential victim. In some states, a caseworker is required, by law, to contact the potential victim in person within a certain number of days.

How to file an APS report in Arizona?

Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

How long does it take APS to respond to a report?

For most types of abuse, County APS programs have 10 days to respond to your report. Abuse reports may also be made to your local law enforcement agency. Most people who work with elders or disabled adults are mandated reporters under state law.

When does APS become involved in a case?

APS may also become involved when there is a claim of self-neglect which is when an adult with physical or mental impairments is not able to meet their basic needs (such as food, shelter, health care, managing money, etc.) which then impacts the adult’s physical health, mental health or general safety.

If you file a report with Adult Protective Services, the details of the report will first be screened by a trained professional to determine whether APS has jurisdiction to move forward. If so, you can expect an APS caseworker to be assigned to investigate the case and establish a relationship with the potential victim.