|  Eligibility for the Adult Protective Service Worker program is the first and most basic decision to be made. Adults aged 18 years or older who have a developmental disability are eligible for the Adult Protective Service Worker program if:
They are RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO, and
They have a developmental disability as defined in the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities ACT, 2008., and
They live on their own in a community setting, and They have no significant social supports, and
They need, and request, the type of assistance that is within the mandate of the Adult Protective Service Worker program, and
The involvement of the Adult Protective Service Worker would not duplicate or replace a similar program that is currently in place or available to support an individual’s needs |
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Exceptional Circumstances - Living Situations
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|  The primary focus of the Adult Protective Service Worker program is to work with adults who have a developmental disability who live on their own in a community setting.
There are two exceptional circumstances where the Adult Protective Service Worker may assist individuals in other types of living situations such as living at home with FAMILY.
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| The Adult Protective Service Worker program is intended for adults aged 18 years or older who have a developmental disability.
The Adult Protective Service Worker may offer short-term consultation and planning of up to six (6) months, to CHILDREN who have a developmental disability and their families about the availability of services for adults. |
| The relationship between the Adult Protective Service Worker and the person who has a developmental disability is voluntary which means that the person is not compelled to accept the services of the Adult Protective Service Worker program. The Adult Protective Service Worker is expected to provide services, within their mandate, to people who have a developmental disability who seek their help. The Adult Protective Service Worker does not have guardianship or legislated custodial authority for the individuals they support. |
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Living in Other Government-Funded Accommodation
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| The Adult Protective Service Worker may assist an adult who has a:
- Developmental disability whose primary residence is in government-funded accommodation (e.g. supported independent living, Family Home program, group home or long-term care setting) if:
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Adults with a Developmental Disability who are Parents
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|  The Adult Protective Service Worker may also offer consultation and support to adults with a developmental disability who are parents, about the type of services and supports that are available to their children. The focus of ongoing assistance from the Adult Protective Service Worker is on the needs of the parent(s) who have a developmental disability.
For more intensive help with CASE MANAGEMENT specifically related to the children’s needs or improving parenting skills, the Adult Protective Service Worker would make the appropriate referrals to case management services for children or services that specialize in teaching parenting skills.
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