Responds to reports of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect, including situations of suspected financial exploitation of persons residing in a long-term care facility.

The Public Guardian cares for disabled individuals who are not capable of handling their own care and estates. The Public Administrator handles the estate administration for individuals who died without a will or without a proper person to administer the estate.

Regional State of Illinois adult guardianship assistance program.

The Adult Protective Services Program (APS) looks into reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect for eligible Illinois residents living in the community. Case workers providing services at provider agencies throughout the state are trained and certified by the Illinois Department on Aging.