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Looking for APS outreach materials?
There are many outreach tools available at your fingertips and conveniently located on the DHS Adult Protection Partners & Providers webpage under “Help with” that support educating your community about reporting suspected maltreatment of an adult who is vulnerable.
Here are highlights for some of the tools available:
Public Awareness toolkit: videos to support the public in understanding who is an adult who may be vulnerable and what maltreatment may look like, flyers on reporting to MAARC, social media posts that your agency can use on their platforms, and website content for your agency pages.
YouTube: Minnesota Adult Protection has 10 short video clips that can be used by your agency on social media or other platforms.
eDocs: By searching “MAARC” and “Adult Protection” in eDocs you will access helpful resources that promote education for reporting suspected maltreatment of adults who may be vulnerable; including MAARC kiosk card, postcard, poster, brochures, and the mandated reporter guide. All eDocs can be printed from your computer. E-docs 6778E on MAARC reporting including who is a vulnerable adult and what is maltreatment under Minnesota law is available in multiple languages including Hmong, Spanish, Karen and Somali.
Some public awareness materials are available at the DHS Anderson building in St. Paul. If you are interested in picking-up printed MAARC brochures, or magnets please reach out to DHS Adult Protection at dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us
Mandated reporter training and guidance: The Online Mandated Reporter Training and the MAARC Mandated Reporter Guide are useful tools for mandated reporters to support understanding their reporting duties. In addition, the MAARC Mandated Reporter Guide provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete the MAARC web form to support quality reports by mandated reporters.
Looking for APS outreach materials?
Did you know the MAARC brochure (shown below) is available in 8 different languages? If there is a need in your community for an additional language, please email dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us
 What resources are available at MAARC to meet the needs of our diverse communities?
MAARC agents have access to language interpreters and relay services to meet the individualized needs of reporters concerned about adults vulnerable to maltreatment.
Question?
Please connect with the DHS Adult Protection Unit at (651) 431-2609 or dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us.
The Vulnerable Adult Protection Dashboard website has been updated with 2020-23 data. The dashboard data includes: number of reports, agency receiving the referral that is responsible for response, types of allegations, demographics for the adult, and response when a county agency is responsible. https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/news-initiatives-reports-workgroups/adult-protection/dashboard.jsp
Agency Determinations by Vulnerable Adult Gender, Calendar Year 2023
The National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System (NAMRS) is the only comprehensive, national reporting system for state APS programs. every state participates in NAMRS. This report provides an overview of adult maltreatment as reported to APS programs across the country, using NAMRS data submitted for FFY 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022)
NAMRS is a data reporting system established and operated by ACL for the purpose of better understanding the phenomena of adult maltreatment in the United States. Currently, the data collected is submitted by APS programs. NAMRS annually collects data on APS investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as information on the administration of APS programs. The data provides an understanding of key program policies, characteristics of those experiencing and perpetrating maltreatment, information on the types of maltreatment investigated, and information on services to address the maltreatment.
https://pfs2.acl.gov/strapib/assets/2022_NAMRS_Report_e570e75e90.pdf
Nationwide, more than half of reports investigated in FFY22 were from mandated reporters while almost 16% were from relatives
Data help policy makers and the public understand the nature and scope of an issue. In the case of adult protection, data provide a basis to understand if vulnerable adults are treated fairly and justly in our state. Data can impact program evaluation, benchmarks for quality and performance outcomes, budget planning and resource allocation, and inform evidenced based prevention and remediation/service response for vulnerable adults who have been maltreated.
“Without data, you're just another person with an opinion."
― W. Edwards Deming
DHS Adult Protection Resource Specialist (APRS)
DHS Adult Protection Resource Specialist (APRS) staff support adult protection workers and supervisors with policy clarification and case consultation regarding intake, assessment, service intervention, and assessment outcomes for the safety and dignity of adults vulnerable to maltreatment and reported as having experienced maltreatment.
Connect with an APRS today at dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us or (651) 431-2609.
MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning Courses
MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning courses provide self-paced foundational trainings for adult protection professionals across Minnesota. The 12 online Foundations: eLearning courses can be taken in any order and reviewed at any time. The Foundations: eLearning courses align with national adult protection core competencies and Minnesota state adult protection policy.
The 12 Foundations: eLearning courses are prerequisite for the MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training
Links to Foundations: eLearning courses are available on the Adult Protection: policies and procedure website, or click the links below to access each Foundations: eLearning course:
- What is Adult Protection in Minnesota?
- Adult Protective Services Populations Served & Eligibility
- MAARC Functions and Duties
- Lead Investigative Agencies (LIA) and Jurisdiction for Maltreatment Response
- EPS Intake
- APS Intake
- Assessment Response
- APS Assessment
- APS Coordination and Data Sharing
- Completing Protective Services and Case Closure
- Engagement Strategies
- Completing Final Disposition and Appeals
MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning courses were developed to complement existing National Adult Protective Services Training Center (NATC) training opportunities and support adult protection professional development.
MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning courses support equity and consistency in service response and outcomes that safeguard and promote dignity for adults who are vulnerable, regardless of their location in Minnesota, and the courses address core competency training recommendations in the ACL Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State APS Systems. The Foundations: eLearning courses support adult protection professionals meeting education requirements under 626.557 Subd. 9e (8 hours annual training specific to adult protection duties).
Questions? Please contact the DHS Adult Protection team at dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us.
MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training
MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training is a 3-hour interactive online training facilitated by MN DHS Adult Protection Unit staff. The Foundations: Live Training reviews case examples and practical scenarios in order to apply foundational statutory definitions and MN state adult protection policy principles covered in the Foundations: eLearning courses.
The 12 Foundations: eLearning courses are prerequisite for the MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training
Click a link below to register for a MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training
MN Adult Protection Foundations: Live Training supports equity and consistency in service response and outcomes that safeguard and promote dignity for adults who are vulnerable, regardless of their location in Minnesota, and the course addresses core competency training recommendations in the ACL Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State APS Systems. The Foundations: Live Training supports adult protection professionals meeting education requirements under 626.557 Subd. 9e (8 hours annual training specific to adult protection duties).
Questions? Please contact the DHS Adult Protection team at dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us.
SSIS Essentials eLearning
SSIS Essentials is a collection of six eLearning courses designed to provide caseworkers with an introduction to basic navigation and functionality of core SSIS functions. SSIS Essentials eLearning is offered through TrainLink. New workers are encouraged (not required) to take the online SSIS Essentials eLearning courses prior to taking SSIS Adult Protection Worker training.
Please visit the SSIS Essentials eLearning website for registration and TrainLink instructions, technical requirements, and more detailed information about each of the six SSIS Essentials courses.
SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training
The SSIS Adult Protection Worker course is a technical training designed to provide an overview of data entry as related to Adult Protective Services (APS) into SSIS. The training is offered in two half-day virtual classes and is designed for new adult protection workers, SSIS Mentors, and those seeking a refresher. New workers are encouraged to take the online SSIS Essentials eLearning courses prior to SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training. More information can be found on the SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training website.
Upcoming SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training:
- February 3rd and 6th, 2025
- March 3rd and 6th, 2025
- April 7th and 10th, 2025
- May 5th and 8th, 2025
Please visit the SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training website for registration instructions, additional resources, and more detailed information about the course.
National Adult Protective Services Training Center (NATC)
The National Adult Protective Services Training Center (NATC) provides free self-paced eLearning courses for adult protection professionals nationwide. NATC course topics include APS Overview; Ethics, Values, and Cultural Responsiveness; Voluntary Case Planning; Trauma-Informed Practices; Case Documentation; and more. MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning courses were developed to complement existing NATC training opportunities.
To access NATC eLearning courses, create a free account and click "Find Courses" to view available courses. Check out the NATC LMS User Guide (PDF) if you need help creating an account or navigating the website.
The NATC is operated by NAPSA and is supported by the ACL. NATC training offerings are supplemental to MN Adult Protection Foundations: eLearning courses, and support adult protection professionals meeting education requirements under 626.557 Subd. 9e (8 hours annual training specific to adult protection duties).
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APS Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC)
APS TARC provides a variety of free educational opportunities for adult protection professionals including podcasts, webinars, briefs, and toolkits that align with APS Core Competencies in national standards. APS TARC offerings address a wide variety of topics including ethics, frauds and scams, interviews with experts, implicit bias, trauma informed practice, and more.
Keep up to date with APS TARC offerings by joining their mailing list, and check out the APS TARC YouTube page for additional content. Many APS TARC educational opportunities can support adult protection professionals meeting education requirements under 626.557 Subd. 9e (8 hours annual training specific to adult protection duties).
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Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Dashboard
The Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Dashboard provides annual state and county data on the number of reports, allegations, and investigation determinations to explain what happens after reports of suspected maltreatment are made to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC).
Additional Practice Resources
Find information on adult protection policy, procedure, resources, and training for mandated reporters on the DHS Adult Protection: Policies and Procedures webpage. Specific training resources for adult protection professionals are included under the "Adult protection worker resources and training" drop down. These resources support adult protection professionals meeting education requirements under 626.557 Subd. 9e (8 hours annual training specific to adult protection duties).
The DHS Adult Protection Newsletter shares knowledge specific to adult protection work in MN, answers common questions regarding adult protection work in MN, and provides awareness of DHS Adult Protection training opportunities. Please contact us with any questions at dhs.adultprotection@state.mn.us or (651) 431-2609
For more information about DHS Adult Protection, please visit us online DHS AP: Program Overview
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