The function of this unit is to provide services to adults and children in families where the members may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation or in need of specific services. Adoption Services Numerous services are necessary for children to become permanent members of a substitute family unit. Registries of families studied and approved for adoption and of children available for adoption are maintained, while a variety of efforts attempt to bring these families and children together. Adult Protective Services Reports of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation are received and investigated. Services are provided with the goal of protecting persons 60 years of age and older and incapacitated adults 18 and older from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Callers remain anonymous.
Adult Services Services such as companion and adult day care services enable low-income, aged or disabled adults to remain in their homes rather than move to institutions. Other services protect adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation. If institutionalization becomes necessary, assistance is available in arranging appropriate long-term care. Assistance in transition back to the community is also provided when adults are released from various institutions. Child Protective Services Reports of abuse and neglect of children under 18 are investigated with the goal of protecting children from physical, mental, sexual, emotional and medical neglect and from abuse and exploitation.