Raising public awareness of the essential work done by Minnesota Adult Protection Services (APS) is an important effort for both DHS and our county partners. Providing transparency and helping folks understand what APS is, what APS does, and what to expect from APS can build trust and strengthen relationships between APS and the communities we serve. Public awareness also encourages reporting by the public and mandated reporters to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) when an adult who may be vulnerable is suspected of experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Reporting to MAARC by the public and mandated reporters is important to discover adults who are vulnerable and experiencing maltreatment so APS can engage with the adult and their supports to stop, prevent, and reduce risk of maltreatment to improve the safety and dignity of adults in our communities
The video links below can be used by counties for education and outreach for the public on who is a vulnerable adult, what may be maltreatment, and how to refer adults who may be in need of APS by reporting to MAARC.
Dancing Sky AAA Webinar Series
Recorded Webinars
2024
Recorded February 6, 2024
Recorded January 16, 2024
2023
Recorded November 15, 2023
Recorded October 25, 2023
Recorded August 14, 2023
Recorded July 19, 2023
Recorded June 28, 2023
Recorded June 19, 2023
Recorded May 25, 2023
Recorded April 20, 2023
Recorded April 19, 2023
Imposter Scams: Are They Who They Really Say They Are? Imposter Scams PP
Recorded April 19, 2023
Recorded April 18, 2023
Rainbow Health - Working with LGBTQ Older Adults Rainbow Health PowerPoint
Recorded March 21, 2023