# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 16 — Adult Protective Services

#### Regulation .01 Purpose.

*COMAR 07.02.16.01*

Adult Protective Services is a social services program to assist vulnerable adults who are unable to provide for their basic living needs or access necessary professional services, or protect their own interests and are subject to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect. Service provision is normally limited to 6 months in which time risk is reduced. Adult Protective Services makes every effort to stabilize the vulnerable adult in the adult's own home within the community through community support services that reduce risk factors.