| Title |
Adult Protective Services |
| Agency |
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Adult Services
|
| Web |
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging |
| Description |
County departments of social services receive and evaluate reports to determine whether disabled and elderly adults are in need of protective services and what services are needed as required by G.S. 108A, Article 6. Disabled and elderly adults or disabled emancipated minors present in North Carolina who are reported to be abused, neglected, or exploited, and in need of protective services are eligible to receive this service without regard to income. Activities include receiving reports alleging mistreatment, evaluating the need for protective services and planning with and supporting the disabled or elderly adult and the family or caregiver to identify, remedy and prevent problems that result in abuse, neglect or exploitation. The service also includes mobilizing essential services on behalf of the disabled adult. Evidence of mistreatment is reported to the District Attorney and regulatory agencies, and court action is initiated as necessary to protect the disabled adult. |
| Grantee Eligibility |
This program does not provide financial assistance grants. |
| Fund |
14411-1170 |
| State |
$2,000,000.00 |
| Federal |
$8,756,323.00 |
| Other |
$2,961,090.00 |
| Funding Year |
2008 |
| Keywords |
adult care, aging and the aged, victim assistance, disabled, protective services, abuse |
| Assistance |
null; null; null |
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