RECOMMENDATION(S):
Discussion of Adult Protective Services (APS) and challenges for aged and disability populations, including APS financial scams information.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County faces many challenges in meeting the needs of its growing aged population. The multiple programs of the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) include Adult Protective Services, the Area Agency on Aging and In-Home Supportive Services. The department's direct services and contracts with community based organizations work to prevent premature institutionalization. EHSD works toward a vision of an age-friendly Contra Costa County. An age-friendly community enables people of all ages to actively participate in community activities and treats everyone with respect,
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