Our Mission: The Sandusky County Adult Protection
Services Unit is committed to protecting adults at risk of abuse, neglect or
exploitation while recognizing the importance of their right to live independently.
This is achieved through the provision of appropriate supportive services and referral
to community resources.
Our Mandate: Sandusky County Adult Protection
is mandated by the Ohio Revised Code to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect
(including self-neglect) and exploitation on adults age 60 and over. Ongoing
protective services will be offered if determined necessary by the Department.
Furthermore, the agency also offers voluntary services to adults who are 45-59
years old.
In order to achieve our mission and fulfill our mandates, the Sandusky County
Adult Protection Unit works very closely with members of the community, other
social service and health care agencies, churches, law enforcement and the court
system. Furthermore, each individual can play a role in helping us to protect
the elderly members of our community. Whether you report concerns regarding an
adult or offer assistance to an elderly person in need, as a community we can all
assist in ensuring that their latter years are truly "golden."
