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Department of Family and Protective Services

Department of Family and Protective Services


APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities and who live in the community. Any adult who has a disability or who is age 65 or older that is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may be eligible to receive adult protective services.

Victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may get short-term help with shelter, home repairs, food, transportation, managing money, medical care, home healthcare services, and mental health services.

CONTACT

(800) 252-5400

www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/default.asp