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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | ELDER CARE SERVICES OF DEKALB COUNTY

1701 East Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, IL 60115

Anyone 60 years of age or older and persons with disabilities (ages 18-59) living in the community
Varies depending on services
Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm

English

By phone

No fees

Dekalb County, Illinois

Description

Provides Investigation into allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults, and persons with disabilities, who live in domestic (non-institutional) settings. Abuse can be defined as physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect. Services include:
- 24 hour hotline with standardized report screening
- Investigation of all reports with/or without substantiation
- Case work and advocacy for substantiated victims to mitigate the effects of the abuse
- Monthly follow-up and monitoring (up to 12 months) to ensure the client remains safely in their own home
- Early Intervention Funds - temporary financial assistance to assist in alleviating effects of abusive situations

Providing organization

ELDER CARE SERVICES OF DEKALB COUNTY

Provides education and coordination services to older adults and adults with disabilities.