Block Grant 2601DEEJPS

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services received a $102,529 block grant award from the Administration on Aging under the Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services program (CFDA 93.698) effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028. This formula-based grant supports the state's adult protective services (APS) infrastructure by funding activities designed to enhance the agency's capacity to receive reports and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older adults and adults with disabilities. The award enables Delaware to strengthen its coordinated systems of adult protective services through capacity-building and direct service delivery initiatives.

Allowable uses of grant funds include establishing multidisciplinary teams for elder abuse case review, developing culturally appropriate policies and codes, creating training modules for APS service providers and community members, implementing secure data tracking systems, and connecting victims to critical support services. As the state agency legally responsible for providing adult protective services in Delaware, the Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Social Services will utilize these resources to expand APS's ability to respond effectively to elder maltreatment across the state. Records documenting expenditures must be maintained for three years following submission of the final expenditure report.