Children and Adult Services Frequently Asked Questions

We have posted some frequently asked questions below. Our intention is have answers to as many questions you may have. If the answer cannot be found we encourage you to contact us so that we can not only answer your question, but post your question with our answer for the benefit of others who may have the same question. Please return often.

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Child Care Program
What is Child Care?
What types of services are available?
Who is eligible for financial assistance?
Child Care assistance is provided for children of what age?
How do I get a Child Care Application?
What documentation is needed to accompany the Child Care Application?
If I would like to provide child care in my home, how do I become certified?
Medicaid
What is Medicaid?
Where do I apply for  Medicaid?
What is an Authorized Representative?
What documents do I need to apply for Medicaid?
If I go on Medicaid, will they take everything I won?
If I must spend down some of my assets to qualify, can I preplan my burial?
Am I eligible for assistance with medical related transportation if I receive Medicaid?
If I go into a nursing home and apply for help, do I have to sell my house?
If I have provided care for the nursing home patient, can their home be transferred to me?
What is a Medicaid Waiver?
Does my money affect my waiver?
Adult Protective Services (APS)
What is Adult Protective Services
What is the Public Guardian?
What can I do if I think that my elderly neighbor, friend, relative is being abused, neglected, or exploited?
What happens after a call/referral is placed to APS?
Where is APS Located?
What is abuse, neglect, and exploitation? And what are the signs?

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