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Age considerations in APS eligibility
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While APS serves adults 18 and older, advanced age alone does not determine eligibility. The assessment process considers various factors beyond age to determine if an individual meets the criteria for APS services.
- APS eligibility is not automatically granted based on age
- Caseworkers are trained to assess vulnerabilities and risk factors associated with age
- The majority of older adults referred to HRA do not meet APS eligibility standards
John Rojas
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APS serves clients who are aged 18 and older who meet the three part of eligibility criteria set for in the state law.
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An advanced age does not supersede the assessment caseworkers are obligated to conduct.
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While we recognize the unique challenges of older adults face, the vast majority of older adults refer to HRA do not meet APS standards.
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New York state's definition directs us towards in assessing eligibility.
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Our staff is trained to observe and be mindful of the vulnerabilities and risk factors those associated with age among others, ask the appropriate questions and make the holistic assessment guided by the laws and regulations of the state office of children and family services set forth.