Adult Protective Services (APS)

The Bedford County Department of Social Services receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults aged 60 and over and incapacitated adults over 18 years of age. Provides services when persons are found to be in need of protective services. The program sees to protect an adult's life, health, and property.

The program also is intended to prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult; relieve a crisis resulting from illness, violence, loss of housing, etc.; maintain the adult's ability to manage as independently as possible.