The Madison County Department of Social Services protects children, adults and families by enforcing the mandates of New York State Social Services Law.
Adult Protective Services (APS) covers individuals 18 years of age or older who, due to mental or physical impairments, are unable to meet their own essential needs for food, shelter, clothing, or medical care and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly.
Child Protective Services is the only government entity that is required to investigate child abuse and maltreatment reports within families to protect children (under 18 years old) from further abuse or maltreatment and to provide rehabilitative services to children, parents, and other family members involved.