A state-mandated service provided by every county with the goal of keeping vulnerable adults safely residing in the community or in the least restrictive alternative. It involves intake, investigation, and assessment of referrals of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of qualifying vulnerable adults. APS workers develop services plans with eligible clients to remedy physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or to address unmet, essential needs of adults.

* Investigates abuse, exploitation, neglect (by self or caretakers) for adults.

Recruits, trains, and certifies foster and adoptive families and arranges placement of children into appropriate homes. Children may be unable to stay with their family for a variety of reasons, and placement may be temporary or in some cases permanent.

Works with parents and children in their homes to help remedy problems and coordinate services to eliminate the need for out-of-home placement of children. Also works with children in foster care and birth parents to reunite the family if possible.

* Provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges, such as: Aging Services for all populations. Broker services. Respite. Residential habilitation. Independent living skill training. Day services. Recreation services for children. Supported employment and placement services. Residential services. Vocational training. Autism Services at The Arc Ontario. Bus transportation for participants and the general public. Pet Connections - a training for individuals interested in training their dogs to be therapy dogs.

Services for: individuals 18 and older with physical or mental disabilities or at risk of abuse or neglect long term care needs

Provides temporary care to children who are unable to remain with their family. Caseworkers provide the services and support necessary to reunite the family. If a child cannot safely to return to their family, the agency works to develop a permanent plan for the child.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

Supports families by providing services and resources needed to strengthen the family unit, enable families to remain intact, and avoid unnecessary placement of children in foster care.

Helps locate and engage caring adults to create lifetime networks for disconnected youth.

Provides services to assist adults age 18 or older who, because of physical or mental impairments, can no longer provide for their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter or medical care, or protect themselves from neglect, abuse or hazardous situations, and have no one willing and/or able to help in a responsible manner.

Offers protective services in cases where an adult is at risk of harm and has no one who is able to responsibly assist them.

Provides support to children and families to prevent out-of-home placement of children. Provides support and stabilization to children in foster care placement. Offers support to youth and their families to identify their strengths and needs as they work to address the symptoms of their mental health diagnosis or behavioral health needs.

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.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

Assesses and arranges or provides appropriate preventive services as defined by OCFS to families with issues that put the child/children at risk of placement in foster care

Offers protective services in cases where an adult is at risk of harm and has no one who is able to responsibly assist them.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

A state-mandated service provided by every county with the goal of keeping vulnerable adults safely residing in the community or in the least restrictive alternative. It involves intake, investigation, and assessment of referrals of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of qualifying vulnerable adults. APS workers develop services plans with eligible clients to remedy physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or to address unmet, essential needs of adults.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The Ombudsman Program is an effective advocate and resource for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. Advocates for residents by investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents; promoting the development of resident and family councils; and informing government agencies, providers and the general public about issues and concerns impacting residents of long-term care facilities.

Provides free counseling and case management services for children and adults that have been a victim of a crime such as sexual/physical abuse or witness to violence. Also provides free educational programs to community caregivers, agencies, schools, clubs, or business to help provide information on sex abuse, safe dating, human trafficking, or custom a program to fit the needs of individual or group.

Provides protective services to adults (18+ yrs) in danger, including investigation and counseling.

Works with parents and children in their homes to help remedy problems and coordinate services to eliminate the need for out-of-home placement of children. Also works with children in foster care and birth parents to reunite the family if possible.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.