TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT,  CALL 1-800-564-1612 OR
802-241-3918

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a public safety program within the Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP), Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.  APS is tasked with receiving and investigating allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable elderly and disabled adults in Vermont.  Investigations are conducted to determine the validity of allegations and when warranted include the coordination of protective services to address critical safety concerns.  The APS Program maintains a registry of substantiated perpetrators of abuse and performs checks of that registry for employers that provide care and services to vulnerable adults.  APS is also involved in community education programs to raise the public awareness of abuse issues, stimulate prevention efforts and educate personal care staff members about their mandatory reporting responsibilities.