Adult Protective and General Adult Services are directed toward preserving vulnerable individuals’ independence and/or protecting them from abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. Field staff who provide these services are located in each county Department for Community Based Services office. Adult services include:
Protective services for adults.
Protective services for spouses.
Home safety services for adults at risk or in need of protection.
Interdisciplinary evaluations to determine an adult's degree of disability and need for guardianship.
Information and referral to services provided by spouse abuse centers and crisis centers.
Alternate care services that assist individuals with a protective need in securing appropriate community and institutional placements.
Preventive services which often involves finding food, shelter, clothing and medical treatment for individuals.
