This flow chart guides DSS directors, social workers, attorneys, and court officials through adult protective services (APS) court procedures, including orders for protective and emergency services, and ex parte emergency orders.
This resource describes a five-step decision-making process to assist adult protective services (APS) staff at county departments of social services in determining when disclosure of APS information is permitted by state and federal confidentiality laws.
A basic introduction to MDTs that can be used by your MDT to distribute information to educate others about the work of MDTs.
A sample letter that may be used and modified by your team to invite new partners to join a newly formed MDT.
A sample letter that may be used and modified by your team to invite new partners to join an existing MDT.
A sample letter that may be used and modified by your team to invite partners to join a formerly inactive MDT that is being revitalized.
This manual serves as a foundational legal resource for public officials working to address adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
This primer illustrates some of the connections and workflows that can exist in North Carolina’s adult protection system.
An online training series with 13 short, interactive videos on introductory topics related to the creation, growth, and expansion of adult protection multidisciplinary teams.
A bulletin that explores the role and effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in addressing adult protection.