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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 192.2415

Investigations of reports of eligible adults, department procedures

Effective: 28 Aug 2014; (L. 1980 S.B. 576 § 3, A.L. 1987 S.B. 277, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision § 192.1084 merged with S.B. 491 § 197.1006)

Upon receipt of a report, the department shall make a prompt and thorough investigation to determine whether or not an eligible adult is facing a likelihood of serious physical harm and is in need of protective services. The department shall provide for any of the following:

(1) Identification of the eligible adult and determination that the eligible adult is eligible for services;

(2) Evaluation and diagnosis of the needs of eligible adults;

(3) Provision of social casework, counseling or referral to the appropriate local or state authority;

(4) Assistance in locating and receiving alternative living arrangements as necessary;

(5) Assistance in locating and receiving necessary protective services; or

(6) The coordination and cooperation with other state agencies and public and private agencies in exchange of information and the avoidance of duplication of services.

Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.