In the state of Minnesota, anyone can make a report of concern about a vulnerable adult by calling the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) tollfree at 844-880-1574. MAARC has operators available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to document reports of concern and route them to the appropriate lead agency. Reports of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable... READ MORE >
Approximately one in ten Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders being abused each year. www.ncoa.org/public policy-action/elder-justice/elder-abuse-facts/ Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has a role in creating safety for vulnerable adults by connecting them with resources and supportive services. PHHS is also responsible... READ MORE >
