investigates reports of abuse and neglect of adults provides financial management, case management and coordination with community resources for at-risk adultsIf you are concerned about a family member or friend, and are looking for assistance, we urge you to call Protective Services for Adults at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services for information and support at (607) 274-5323.After hours protective services, 607-272-2444. Answered by Tompkins County Sheriff's Department; callers asked to leave name and phone number for callback from DSS on-call worker.There is ARPA rental assistance available through APS. The tenants must have social security of some kind and be willing to have APS be their rep payee. Call Amy Mills for eligibility screening: 607-274-5341.

* Offers the Financial Care Management program which provides bill and money management services. Financial housecleaning. Monthly bill paying tasks. Insurance submissions. Can be done under power of attorney if desired.* Offers the Financial Management program. In-home budgeting, bill paying, debt resolution assistance by trained volunteers.

* Promotes independence, as the Fiscal Intermediary, for individuals with developmental disabilities by allowing individuals to create and manage their own budgets, hire their own support staff, and engage in activities that will enhance their ability to live and work in the community.

* Provides individuals with developmental disabilities choices to control their care including:

• Employer authority that enables individuals to hire, manage, and dismiss workers;
• Budget authority that provides the individual with a flexible budget to purchase the supports and services needed to live independently;
• Daily activities such as paid or volunteer work, continuing education, and recreation;
• Support: family, coworkers, friends, support staff;
• Where to live
• Set the rhythms of daily life: what time to eat, when to go to sleep, etc.

* Offers free income tax return preparation. Prior years 2019, 2020 and 2021 can be filed only in March. Two week notice is required for clients who need ASL interpreter.

* Provides Mental Health Screening and Linkage supports older adults to find resources and can provide hands on service to connected them to a program.

July 2024 update: This program is not presently offered at LifelongCheck It! volunteers help seniors and people with disabilities manage financial matters such as: paying bills balancing checkbooks budgeting working with creditors organizing tax documents

Assists individuals and families with common transitions and issues facing seniors or individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Services include assessment, care planning, information and referral, and service coordination. Helps seniors and individuals with disabilities manage household bills, write out checks, balance financial statements, read and write personal correspondence, and complete applications, insurance forms, and other official paperwork.

* Promotes independence, as the Fiscal Intermediary, for individuals with developmental disabilities by allowing individuals to create and manage their own budgets, hire their own support staff, and engage in activities that will enhance their ability to live and work in the community.

* Provides individuals with developmental disabilities choices to control their care including:

• Employer authority that enables individuals to hire, manage, and dismiss workers;
• Budget authority that provides the individual with a flexible budget to purchase the supports and services needed to live independently;
• Daily activities such as paid or volunteer work, continuing education, and recreation;
• Support: family, coworkers, friends, support staff;
• Where to live
• Set the rhythms of daily life: what time to eat, when to go to sleep, etc.