Goals and Objectives

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Our Mission

To engage academic institutions, county social services, and community-based partners in providing research, training, and evaluation. This collaboration enhances and promotes the skills and abilities of those who are serving dependent and older adults in the region, with a focus on improving economic, social welfare, and well-being.

• Train and Educate County APS Workers on Standards and Mandates: Provide training to county Adult Protective Services (APS) staff and partners on program standards and legal requirements, including Senate Bill 2199 and the Elder Justice Act. This supports consistent, high-quality service delivery across the region and promotes best practices aimed at preventing unnecessary institutional placement of adults.
• Develop Fundamental APS Training for New Workers: Create core training for new Adult Protective Services (APS) staff that builds essential knowledge, skills, and competencies while ensuring compliance with best practices and mandates. The training program integrates online, virtual reality (immersive), and in-person learning modalities and is developed in partnership with organizations such as the National Adult Protective Services Association, the National Center on Elder Abuse, and the County Welfare Directors Association of California to address the evolving workforce development needs of California’s APS professionals.

Our Vision

We envision a future for our diverse communities in which dependent and older adults of all cultures, beliefs, and abilities can live a safe and healthy life, free from discrimination, exploitation, neglect, and abuse.

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