Adult Protective Services, or APS, investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of adults aged 65 and older, and adults aged 18 to 64 who have a disability and live in the community. APS can provide short-term help with emergency shelter, minor home repairs, emergency food, transportation to doctors' appointments, referrals for money management, assistance making appointments for medical care, referrals for home healthcare services, and referrals for mental health services. Longer-term solutions include advocating for clients to receive government benefits and connecting clients with social service agencies.
How to start
Call to Report: 1-800-252-5400. State law requires everyone to report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities to DFPS, and these reports are protected by law.
- Counties served
- Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, Liberty
- Payers listed by the source
- Unknown
Source-checked Oct 26, 2026
Availability not confirmed
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Source: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — About Adult Protective Services page · 2026
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