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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES | FORD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

235 North Taft Street, Paxton, IL 60957

Eligibility

Open to adults age 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
(866) 800-1409

Voice - Toll-Free | 24 Hour State Reporting Hotline

https://fordcountyphd.org/services/category/6/profile/adult-protective-services

Languages

English

Application process

To report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, reporters can contact FCPHD directly during normal hours of operation, after hours reporting is available through the statewide hotline

Fees

None

Service area

Ford County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois

Description

APS case workers conduct investigations and work with adults in resolving abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation situations. If abuse is substantiated, case workers can provide an in-home assessment, counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining benefits and services, coordination with other agencies, and monitoring. All APS caseworkers are trained and certified by the Illinois Department on Aging.

Providing organization

FORD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services to the Ford County communities.