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Adult Protective Services (APS)

(Program)

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.needed.

Eligibility: Individuals ages 18 years and older: - with a physical or mental impairment - who are at risk of harm either by their own or others' actions - who have no one willing or able to responsibly assist

Application Process: Call, fax, or email to report a concern/complaint

Required Documentation: None

Fees: None

Herkimer County

Herkimer County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

Provide various programs and services to Herkimer County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.

301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350

Website: herkimercounty.org/content/de . . . ts/View/10

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible

Contact

Main:

Website: www.herkimercounty.org/services-a . . . rvices.php


301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Staff

Dorothy Massinger
Senior Caseworker
dorothy.massinger@dfa.state.ny.us
315-867-1231

Disabilities Access

Fully Accessible