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Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable older adults aged 60 and over in Pickaway County. Allegations of neglect also include self-neglect by an elderly person. When calls are received by APS, the case manager evaluates any risk to the safety and well-being of alleged victims. If they find that there is a risk, the case manager works with families, social service agencies and other community resources to meet the person’s needs and to improve the situation.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, and so forth) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults with developmental disabilities.

Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for older adults who are at risk or victims of abuse including physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Hotline for abused adults and concerned others who are in need of advice, guidance and/or emotional support.

Investigates referrals of suspected abuse/neglect of disabled and/or elderly adults age 60 years and older.

Provides the following protective services for adults aged 60 years and over, who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation: - Case intake and referral. - Investigation of reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. - Protective services.

Crawford County Job and Family Services partners with The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA) to administer the Adult Protective Services program. As a leader in the Aging Network, AAA offers an array of programs and services that promote the independence and safety of older adults. Highly trained and specialized AAA Adult Protective Services Case Workers handle reports made to the Crawford County Job and Family Services for alleged elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Program provides casework services for abused, neglected, or exploited adults; includes arrangements for in-home services and assistance in obtaining medical or financial benefits.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

MCDJFS is required by Ohio law to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of county residents age 60 or over. Adult Protective Services aims to achieve and ensure an adult's freedom, safety, least disruption of lifestyle, and the least restrictive care alternative. Possible interventions include an array of services that are available as funding permits.

Investigates and provides case management for abused, neglected, or exploited adults over 60 years of age.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) means the alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident when the health or welfare of an individual that is receiving services or eligible to receive services through the developmental disabilities system may be adversely affected, or an individual may be placed at a likely risk of harm.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults with developmental disabilities. Will field calls concerning individuals with severe physical disabilities as well.

Providing guardians for adults deemed mentally incompetent by the Probate Court.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Provide assistance with location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment and enforcement of medical support orders, review and modification of support orders, request other states to enforce an Ohio order of support for parents who live-out-of-state, collecting and disbursing child support payments, and termination of Support Orders.

Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for older adults who are at risk or victims of abuse including physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Hotline for abused adults and concerned others who are in need of advice, guidance and/or emotional support.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

For concern about a person with developmental disabilites health, safety, abuse or neglect, please contact the county board of developmental disabilities investigative agents.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Investigates the need for a guardian or a conservator and appoints guardians and grants conservatorships. Guardianship is for persons who are deemed by the court as incapable of managing their own person and/or affairs (minors and incompetent adults). The guardian's activities regarding their ward are monitored by the court. Prospective wards can contest the guardianship and if indigent, can request an attorney at the court's expense. The guardian can assume responsibility for the management of the person, estate, or both. Conservatorship is a voluntary trust relationship between the conservator and the conservatee who is a mentally competent and physically disabled adult. The conservatee consents to the arrangement and chooses the duties of the conservator.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Provides the legal proceedings for the following: * Estate cases * Adult name changes * Guardianships

Provide assistance with location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment and enforcement of medical support orders, review and modification of support orders, request other states to enforce an Ohio order of support for parents who live-out-of-state, collecting and disbursing child support payments, and termination of Support Orders.