Adult Protective Services | Ford County Public Health Department

235 North Taft Street, Paxton, IL 60957

Eligibility

Open to adults age 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities

Required documents

None

(866) 800-1409

Voice·

Toll-Free

Websitehttps://fordcountyphd.org/services/category/6/profile/adult-protective-services

Application process

To report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, reporters can contact FCPHD directly during normal hours of operation, after hours reporting is available through the statewide hotline

Fees

None

Service area

Iroquois County, IL Ford County, IL

APS case workers conduct investigations and work with adults in resolving abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation situations. If abuse is substantiated, case workers can provide an in-home assessment, counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining benefits and services, coordination with other agencies, and monitoring. All APS caseworkers are trained and certified by the Illinois Department on Aging.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/22/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Adult Protective Services

Providing organization

Ford County Public Health Department

Provides public health services to the Ford County communities.