Adult Services

 Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services is a program to assist adults, age 18 or over, living in the community, who because of mental or physical impairments cannot provide for their basic needs or protect themselves from neglect, abuse or financial exploitation. Services are provided without regard to income and are based on the right to self-determination.

Additional information for Adult Protective Services can be found at the OCFS Adult Protective Services Homepage.

To contact the Adult Protective Services Team (APS) please dial (845) 364-3100 Option 5.1 or 

Complete the APS Referral Form and email to the Rockland APS Mailbox.

Family Type Home Program

The Department of Social Services certifies the Family Type Home Program. These homes are owner operated and provide residential care to individuals who are unable to live independently.

Additional information for Adult Protective Services can be found at the OCFS Family Type Home Homepage.

To contact the Family Type Home Team please dial (845) 364-3100 Option 5.3 or see Pub 1327.

NY State OCFS Publications

NY State OCFS Adult Services related publications can be found at the OCFS Publications Homepage.  Here are some suggested articles.

• "Protecting Adults from Abuse and Neglect" Pub-1326 (Rev. 8/2017)
• "Financial Exploitations of Elderly and Impaired Adults" Pub-4664 (Rev. 5/2016)

Adult Services

Individuals who receive Medicaid and have medical documentation may be eligible to receive home care services. Adult services will act as a resource by providing information on where to call to resolve issues or receive information on various Managed Care Plans.

Additional information for Adult Protective Services can be found at the OCFS Adult Services Homepage.

To contact the Adult Services Team please dial (845) 364-3100 Option 5.2.