Adult Services

Adult Protective Services (APS)

What is the role of Adult Protective Services?

APS is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of older and dependent adults who are victims of abuse or neglect. APS investigates reports of abuse involving elder adults (65 years or older) and dependent adults (18-64 years of age who are disabled). Information received is confidential, although there are specific and limited circumstances that allow exceptions. APS is a voluntary program and any victim of elder or dependent adult abuse may refuse or withdraw consent at any time.

Warning Signs of Abuse or Neglect

Physical Abuse
  • Unexplained signs of injury, including broken bones, bruises, welts, cuts, sores or burns.
  • Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Caregiver’s behavior towards elder or dependent adult, including anger, indifference or refusal to allow visitor to see elder alone.
Neglect and Self-Neglect
  • Lack of basic hygiene, adequate food, or clean and appropriate clothing.
  • Unsanitary or unsafe living conditions – home is cluttered, filthy, in disrepair.
  • Confined to bed, left unsupervised or without care.
Mental Suffering
  • Threatening, controlling or aggressive behavior by the caregiver towards the elder.
  • Isolation or abandonment.
  • Unexplained or uncharacteristic changes in behavior or alertness; withdrawal from normal activities.
Financial Abuse
  • Caregiver has control of elder’s money, but is not providing for elder’s needs.
  • Undue influence on elder’s assets, including bank accounts and other property; or cash or other items missing.
  • Suspicious changes in wills, policies, titles and power of attorney.

Report abuse

If you suspect older or dependent adult abuse, call (530)527-1911 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5pm. After hours, call 1-800-323-7711.

Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse (SOC 341)
Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Financial Abuse (SOC 342) - For use by financial instituions. 

For more information, click the link to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) APS website.
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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

What is IHSS?
The IHSS program is for Medi-Cal eligible older adults and disabled individuals who need assistance with activities so they can remain safely in their home. 

For more information on IHSS and how to apply, please visit our IHSS web page.