Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.
REMARKS
Challenges faced by Adult Protective Services in meeting needs and service provision
0:02:49
ยท
74 sec
Council Member Hudson highlights significant challenges faced by APS in meeting the needs of vulnerable adults. She discusses the increase in referrals, decrease in eligibility, and delays in service provision.
- Notes a decline in the proportion of individuals deemed eligible for APS assistance
- Mentions an increase in referrals but a decrease in individuals receiving services
- Highlights increased wait times for home attendant and housekeeper services
Crystal Hudson
0:02:49
APS faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of vulnerable adults, particularly in the context of housing instability and service eligibility.
0:02:57
Despite a notable increase in referrals, the proportion of individuals deemed eligible for APS assistance has declined, raising concerns about the program's capacity and criteria.
0:03:07
Between July October of '20 '20 '4, APS received 1,668 more referrals compared to the same period in 2023.
0:03:16
However, during this time, the number of individuals receiving APS services decreased by 32.
0:03:22
This trend suggests that while more individuals are being identified as potentially in need, fewer are being approved for the necessary support.
0:03:31
In the first four months of fiscal twenty twenty five, the average number of days to initiate home attendant and housekeeper services through APS was forty four days, an increase of fourteen and a half days or 49.2% compared to the same period in fiscal twenty twenty four.
0:03:48
Additionally, since fiscal twenty twenty two, both the total number of referrals and number of days APS clients must wait to receive housekeeping services have steadily increased.
0:03:58
These indicators reflect a growing demand for APS services coupled with delays in service provision.