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| Description | This regulation establishes guidelines and expectations relative to 1) the receipt, investigation, and disposition of reports of adult abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation, and 2) the provision of adult protective services (APS) to adults found to need protection. The regulation describes authorized disclosure of confidential information from APS records. |
| State Authority | 51.5-131 and 51.5-148 |
| Federal Authority | Title XX of the Social Security Act, Section 2001, number (3) |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The regulation is designed to set a base for statewide consistence and quality in implementing the APS program. The regulation is intended to facilitate timely intervention on behalf of vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The effectiveness of the regulation is assured through case monitoring and training of APS workers in the local departments of social services. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Paige L. McCleary / Adult Protective Services Division Director |
| Address: |
8004 Franklin Farms Drive Richmond, VA 23229 |
| Email Address: | Paige.McCleary@dars.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)662-7605 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revise Adult Protective Services Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/09/2021. |
Amend APS Regulations to comport with legislation passed during the 2017 General Assembly Session
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017. |
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Relocate APS Regulation from DSS to DARS
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/09/2013. |