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11 <br /> Slide #13 <br /> PROTECTIVECHILD ADULT PROTECTIVE <br /> Duty to Report Duty to Report <br /> Any person who has cause to suspect a child has been abused, ` Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in <br /> neglected,or is dependent is required)to report this to the Department need of protective services shall report such information to the director. <br /> of Social Services.G.S.78-301 ` G.S.108A-102(a). <br /> Statutory Criteria for Accepted Reports Statutory Criteria for Accepted Reports <br /> • Juvenile(0-17) Disabled adult(18+) <br /> • Alleged perpetrator must be a parent/caretaker(as defined in Must be"in need of protective services" <br /> statute),only exception is Human Trafficking Alleged perpetrator must be a caretaker(as defined in statute),only <br /> • Allegations must meet the statutory definitions of abuse,neglect, exception is exploitation <br /> or dependency as defined in G.S.70-101 Allegations must meet the statutory definitions of abuse.neglect,or <br /> exploitation as defined in G.S.108A-101(m) <br /> Primary Objective Primary Objective <br /> The primarygual isto protect children from abuse,neglect,and The primary goal is to protect disabled adults(aged 18 orolderwith <br /> dependency while preserving the family unit whenever safely possible. mental or physical!n capacities)from abuse,neglect,or exploitation.APS <br /> CPS prioritizes the prevention of unnecessary or inappropriate prioritizes the need for protective services rather than the evaluation of <br /> separation of children and parents,protects the constitutional rights incidents,maximizes self-determination,works with family and support <br /> of parents and children,and seeks safety and permanency within systems,seeks the least least restrictive alternative,and protects <br /> reasonable time periods. confidentiality. <br /> Slide #14 <br /> Questions? <br /> Additional Resources <br /> Abuse,Neglect,dependency,and Termination of Parental Rights <br /> https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/abuse-neglect-dependency-and-termination- <br /> pa rental-rights/cha Ater-1-overview-north-carotin a-ch ild-welfa re-system <br /> Adult Protective Services Manual <br /> https://policies ncdhhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/Adult-Protective-Services- <br /> Manual September-2025.pddf <br /> Introducing a New Flow Chart for Adult Protective Services Court Proceedings <br /> https://canons.sog.unc.edu/bLog/2025/06/12/introducing-a-new-flow-chart-for-adult- ••• <br /> protective-services-cou rt-proceed i nos/ ' <br /> 14 <br /> Commissioner Carter thanked staff for the presentation and their work. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott echoed Commissioner Carter's remarks. She asked if adults <br /> in Adult Protective Services are moved out of the home if necessary. <br /> Crystal Wiese said the division works with the individual and their caregivers to determine <br /> the best course of action. <br />