Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services staff investigate reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect) or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation. APS staff assess the need for protective services and provide services to reduce the identified risk to the adult.
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Learn More About:
Adult Protection Act
Family Homes for Adults
Investigation Process
Report or Ask for Help
Suicide Prevention
What is Abuse, Neglect, Financial Explotation
Reports and Information:
APD Manual
APS Field Guide
Stopping abuse of the elderly and persons who have disabilities may start with you
Report Abuse and Neglect:
Toll Free 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)
Adult and Family Services
- Adult Day Care
- Adult Protective Services
- Child & Adult Care Food Program
- Child and Adult Care Licensing Offices
- Child Care Services
- Community Services Block Grant
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program
- Families First (TANF)
- Family Assistance Service Centers
- Food Stamp Program
- Home Energy Assistance
- Home Maker Program
- Medicaid/TennCare
- Office Locations
- Refugee Services
- Social Services Block Grant
- Weatherization
