Useful Links2013-08-09T13:38:48https://www.countyofamherst.com/egov/api/request.egov?request=feed;dateformat=%25A%2C%20%25B%20%25d%2C%20%25Y;featured=3;title=Useful%20Links;ctype=4;classificationid=93;structureid=132Organization Information2008Programs & Services2013-08-09T13:38:48https://www.countyofamherst.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=560Related Pages93
Amherst County Department of Social Services Phone: (434) 946-9330 Child Abuse 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-552-7096 (Voice/TDD accessible) Adult Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation 24 hour Hotline: 1-888-832-3858 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Applicants do not require an appointment; simply ask for the type of assistance needed. Adoption : Adoptive placements are made on behalf of foster children eligible for adoption. Reports concerning independent adoption placement are provided upon order from the Courts. Adult Protective Services : Adults, who are 60 years...
Basic Principles in Providing Protective Services to Adults2008-07-31T11:16:58https://www.countyofamherst.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=480Related Pages93
Freedom is as important as safety; that is, an adult may choose to live in an unsafe situation or even in a self-destructive manner provided that that person is capable of choosing, does not harm other persons, and is committing no crime. Adults have the right to make decisions for themselves until such time as a court determines the adult lacks the capacity to decide and assigns that responsibility to a guardian or conservator. The adult's right to decide includes the...
What is Adult Abuse?2008-07-31T11:10:06https://www.countyofamherst.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=520Related Pages93Adult Protection Services Mandated Reporter Information2008-07-31T11:09:32https://www.countyofamherst.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=510Related Pages93
MANDATED REPORTERS FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Code of Virginia, § 63.2-1606(A) - Effective July 1, 2004 · Any person licensed, certified, or registered by health regulatory boards listed in § 54.1-2503, except persons licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine: Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse (RN); Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Clinical Nurse Specialist; Certified Massage Therapist; Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Board of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; Doctor of Podiatry; Doctor of...