For Whom. APS services are available to any elder (60 or older) or dependent adult who is believed to have been a victim of abuse, California Department of Social Services (.gov) Reporting Abuse and Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult

1-800-4-A-CHILD if the concern involves a minor.

If you need to report concerns regarding a mature adult or parent—whether for welfare, safety, or legal reasons—there are several professional channels available for filing a formal report.

National and state-specific phone lines are available: