BUREAU OF ADULT SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Eligibility

Adult Protective Services in NYS serves adults (age 18 and older) who, due to physical or mental impairments are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and able to assist responsibly.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Admin | NYS Adult Abuse Reporting

Websitehttps://ocfs.ny.gov/main/psa/

Languages

Interpretation services are provided when needed.

Application process

Call for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

Tompkins County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York Lewis County, New York Madison County, New York Onondaga County, New York Tioga County, New York Broome County, New York Cortland County, New York Oneida County, New York Chenango County, New York Cayuga County, New York Jefferson County, New York Herkimer County, New York Oswego County, New York

Oversees Protective Services for Adults (PSA) and other adult services provided through the local departments of social services and local operations relative to Family-Type Homes for Adults (FTHA). Provides technical assistance to adult services staff of local districts; conducts informal case reviews; participates in audits; reviews consolidated services plans; conducts complaint investigations; and develops public education, training, and interagency initiatives.

Last assured

11/18/2024

What's Here

Adult Protective Services Elder Abuse Prevention General Abuse Prevention

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, child care, prevention, domestic violence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).