Adult Protective Services | Ford County Public Health Department
235 North Taft Street, Paxton, IL 60957
Eligibility
Open to adults age 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities
Required documents
None
(866) 800-1409
Voice·
Toll-Free
Application process
To report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, reporters can contact FCPHD directly during normal hours of operation, after hours reporting is available through the statewide hotline
Fees
None
Service area
Iroquois County, IL
Ford County, IL
APS case workers conduct investigations and work with adults in resolving abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation situations. If abuse is substantiated, case workers can provide an in-home assessment, counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining benefits and services, coordination with other agencies, and monitoring. All APS caseworkers are trained and certified by the Illinois Department on Aging.
Date of Last Formal Update
07/22/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
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Providing organization
Ford County Public Health Department
Provides public health services to the Ford County communities.