ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES | FORD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
APS case workers conduct investigations and work with adults in resolving abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation situations. If abuse is substantiated, case workers can provide an in-home assessment, counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining benefits and services, coordination with other agencies, and monitoring. All APS caseworkers are trained and certified by the Illinois Department on Aging.
Categories
Physical Address
235 North Taft Street, Paxton, IL 60957
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Application process
To report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, reporters can contact FCPHD directly during normal hours of operation, after hours reporting is available through the statewide hotline
Fee
None
Required documents
None
Eligibility
Open to adults age 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities
Languages
English
Service area
Ford County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois
Agency info
FORD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides public health services to the Ford County communities.