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Protect a National Treasure | Reporting to APS
Special Circumstances

The Adult Protective Services (APS) program is supervised by the California Department of Social Services and administered locally by the El Dorado County Department of Community Services. It provides assistance to elderly and dependent adults who are functionally impaired, unable to meet their own needs or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Program Activities

The County of El Dorado APS receives reports of abuse and neglect of elderly and dependent adults, residing in their own homes, for investigation and evaluation of their need for protection and /or services. APS provides and/or coordinates support services for both emergency situations and longer-term case management.

Reporting Requirements

Any mandated reporter who has observed, has knowledge of, or is told by an elder or dependent adult of any incident of abuse or neglect shall report the suspected instance or neglect by telephone immediately or as soon as practically possible, and shall follow up with a written report within two (2) working days [Welfare and Institutions code 15630].

Failure of a mandated reporter to report suspected abuse is a misdemeanor [Welfare and Institutions code 1563(h)].

Who is a mandated reporter [Welfare and Institutions code 15630]?

• Law Enforcement
• Adult Protective Services
• Health Practitioners
• Persons having full or intermittent responsibility and custody of an elder / dependent adult
• Care Custodian
• Clergy
• Ombudsman