Charles County Department of Social Services

SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) -- 301-392-6724

By law, the Department is required to respond to all reports of suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of adults. APS investigators are responsible for assessing these situations and taking steps to make alternative living arrangements if necessary for the safety of the affected adult.

Continuing Adult Protective Services are provided to vulnerable adults. Integral to the service plan are counseling and referrals to community resources as necessary.

After hours, during weekends, or on holidays, reports of suspected abuse or neglect may be made through the Sheriff's Office at 301-934-2222. During working hours reports may be made through the Department at 301-392-6724.

SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS (SSTA) -- 301-392-6724

This program provides supportive services to adults over the age of 18 who are experiencing problems in adjustment or functioning due to a physical, mental, or developmental disability. Social work services are offered and referrals are made to meet both concrete and emotional needs. The goals are to help the client achieve self-sufficiency and to prevent institutionalization.

SENIOR CARE -- 301-392-6724

Senior Care, as an extension of the SSTA program, provides social services to persons age 65 and over who are moderately to severely disabled. Services and assistance are also provided by the Health Department and the Department of Community Services Office on Aging to persons in this program. The goals are to help the client achieve or maintain self-sufficiency when practical and to prevent institutionalization through multi-disciplinary assessment services, case management and crisis intervention, and In-Home Aide services. Funds may be available to assist in purchasing essential resources as services for eligible elderly clients.

RESPITE CARE SERVICES -- 301-392-6724

Respite Care offers financial assistance for short term care to developmentally and functionally disabled persons in order to provide the family or primary caregiver with periods of rest and renewal. Eligible families may receive a maximum of 164 hours of respite care in a 12 month period. The program i