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Adult Protective Services. Florida law requires the reporting of known or suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment, exploitation, or self-neglect of vulnerable adults (elderly or disabled). The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Press 1 to report suspected abuse, neglect or abandonment of a child. Press 2 to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of the elderly or a vulnerable adult. Press 3 to verify the identity of a child protective investigator who recently visited you.
The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, F.S.).
Contact Adult Protective Services in your Florida County. Northwest Region. Serving: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties. Adam Hogberg, Regional Director. Phone: (850) 691-0538.
When calling the Florida Abuse Hotline, be prepared to provide the following information: Victim’s name, address or location, approximate age, race and sex; Physical, mental or behavioral indications that the person is infirmed or disabled;
The Protective Investigation. Chapter 415, Florida Statutes, requires the Department of Children and Families to conduct an investigation of all reports received that allege abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of a vulnerable adult.
What is Adult Abuse? "Abuse" means any willful act or threatened act by a relative, caregiver, or household member which causes or is likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult's physical, mental, or emotional health. Abuse includes acts and omissions.
Public Benefits and Services. Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency Mail Center. P.O. Box 1770. Ocala, FL 34478-1770. Fax: 1-866-886-4342. Public Records Requests may be made by clicking the following link to make a request: Request DCF Records. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records.
If you suspect or know of a child or adult that is in immediate danger, call 911. Professionally mandated reporters are encouraged to register for an account. Registered users will have the ability to access historical submissions and save credentials.
The Adult Protective Services Program supports ongoing case management and in-home services through Community-Based services (Chapter 410, F.S.).