Adult Protective Services

The state requires Adult Protective Services(APS) be provided to investigate and evaluate reports of adults age 60 and over, who are allegedly abused, neglected or exploited.  These adults may be handicapped due to aging or they may have physical or mental impairments which prevent them from providing for their own care and protection.  Adults who experience abuse, neglect and/or exploitation are offered support for protection and self-sufficiency.  Competent adults do have the right to make their own decisions even if family members or the community do not feel these decisions are in the best interest of the adult.

To report a case of suspected abuse or neglect, please call

937-498-4981

M, W, TH, F, 7:30 am. - 4:00 pm. 
Tuesday, 7:30 am. - 6:00 pm. 

After hours you may call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department at:

937-498-1111

and they will contact an on-call worker.

When making a report, please provide as many details as possible to help us determine whether there is cause for an investigation.
When an investigation is launched, the alleged victim is notified of the reason for it.  For cases determined to be an emergency, an APS staff member will make a home visit within 24 hours.  We begin other investigations within three working days.

When APS determines that intervention is necessary, we develop a plan of action with the older adult and make sure the client receives needed services to ensure safety and security.
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Due to COVID-19 Outbreak,
our Lobby is now Closed


PRESS RELEASE

Agency Services During
Covid-19 Outbreak

Cash Food & Medical Assistance
Applications and verifications
such as income, expenses and
other needed items may be returned by:
e-mail:  FMS-Staff@jfs.ohio.gov
Fax:  937-498-7396
or mail: Shelby County Department
of Job & Family Services
227 S. Ohio Avenue,Sidney, OH  45365

Child Support

Children's Services

Unemployment Benefits

Adult Protective Services now
has a 24-Hour online portal available
for reporting non-emergency cases
of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or
exploitation at this link:
https://aps.jfs.ohio.gov/
 

COVID-19 Assistance Information

Shelby County Bridges Community Action Partnership has received funds to assist families affected by COVID-19.  This program starts November 2, 2020.   Funds can be used to pay back rent & mortgage and water & sewer bills. The funds are only available through the end of December.  Please call Shelby County Bridges CAP at 937-507-9341 to apply and for more information.

Employment Workshops

OhioMeansJobs Shelby County
offers free employment workshops.
Workshop participants have the
opportunity to improve their job
seeking skills to aid in finding a
new job or to brush up on skills
to retain a job once they are working.
Workshops are taught by instructors
from Upper Valley Career Center and
Aspire.

To register for a workshop, call
OhioMeansJobs Shelby County at
937-498-4981 Extension 2816

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Resume Writing Workshop


1:00PM to 3:00PM

Job Search Skills Workshop



1:00PM to 3:00PM

 

Employer Expectations Workshop


1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 
 
Interviewing Skills Workshop



1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

 

Basic Computer Skills Workshop

 

 
 
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for week of 1-11-2021

ADDRESS 227 South Ohio Avenue
Sidney, Ohio 45365
PHONE 937-498-4981
FAX 937-498-7396
HOURS M - F   7:30 am - 4 pm