Our next General Meeting is January 19th, 2022
Register Here
Meeting Agenda: Click here
Session: Improving North Carolina’s Adult Protective Services
The presentation will give a high-level overview of the plan to effect change in Adult Protective Services in the state. The presentation will give a high-level overview of the plan to effect change in Adult Protective Services in the state. NC DAAS representatives will provide an update on the impact Covid has had on NC APS. Additionally, ACL funding to NC will be discussed as it pertains to APS.
The plan includes four areas to affect positive change:
- Consistency of practice
- Community stakeholder engagement
- Community education
- APS statutory improvement
Meet the Presenters
Joyce Massey-Smith
|
Karey Perez
|
Sarah Maness-Richardson
|
Joyce Massey-Smith
Now the director for the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services, Joyce previously served as a Regional Adult Programs representative, chief of Budget, Planning and Systems Support, and Adult Services section chief. She also worked with the Region I Area Agency on Aging, first as planner then AAA director.
Joyce has served in leadership positions with both the NC4A and the NC Association on Aging and Disaster Services at the NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross. In March 2018, Governor Roy Cooper named her as part of the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. Joyce also served as staff support at the 1995 White House Conference on Aging. Joyce earned a Bachelor of Social Work from UNC-Greensboro, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in aging and public policy.
Her professional interests include rural social work practice, performance outcome measurement in human services and team development as a means of improving agency outcomes.
Karey Perez
Serving as Adult Services Section Chief for North Carolina’s Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Karen is a passionate social services advocate, with over a decade of professional, programmatic, and leadership experience in social work principles, techniques, and practices which she applies to implement viable solutions impacting community issues. She is responsible for the administration and management of the Aging and Adult Services social work programs and the Special Assistance programs administered by the 100 county Departments of Social Services (DSS). As Adult Services Section Chief, Karey ensures DSS Aging and Adult Services Programs are operated in accordance with Federal and State laws, policies and rules adopted by the Social Services Commission, and verifies exceptional service delivery to clients. Her devotion for community service is evident in her compassionate engagement with individuals and communities.
An alumnus of Methodist University, Karey completed her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical and Counseling.
Sarah Maness-Richardson
As Adult Services Program Administrator for the Division of Aging and Adult Services for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Sarah is responsible for the development and delivery of training curriculum to all one hundred county Departments of Social Services adult services sections and disinterested public agent guardians. She is also responsible for the programmatic monitoring of Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funded programs in county Departments of Social Services such as Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, Special Assistance In Home case management, Medicaid Administrative Claiming and In-Home Aide certification.
Prior to joining the Division, Sarah served as Supervisor for Adult Services with Montgomery County Department of Social Services and temporary Program Manager for the Montgomery County Council on Aging. She has participated in various workgroups and committees around Adult Protective Services, Guardianship and issues affecting older and vulnerable adults.
Sarah is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Now the director for the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services, Joyce previously served as a Regional Adult Programs representative, chief of Budget, Planning and Systems Support, and Adult Services section chief. She also worked with the Region I Area Agency on Aging, first as planner then AAA director.
Joyce has served in leadership positions with both the NC4A and the NC Association on Aging and Disaster Services at the NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross. In March 2018, Governor Roy Cooper named her as part of the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. Joyce also served as staff support at the 1995 White House Conference on Aging. Joyce earned a Bachelor of Social Work from UNC-Greensboro, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in aging and public policy.
Her professional interests include rural social work practice, performance outcome measurement in human services and team development as a means of improving agency outcomes.
Karey Perez
Serving as Adult Services Section Chief for North Carolina’s Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Karen is a passionate social services advocate, with over a decade of professional, programmatic, and leadership experience in social work principles, techniques, and practices which she applies to implement viable solutions impacting community issues. She is responsible for the administration and management of the Aging and Adult Services social work programs and the Special Assistance programs administered by the 100 county Departments of Social Services (DSS). As Adult Services Section Chief, Karey ensures DSS Aging and Adult Services Programs are operated in accordance with Federal and State laws, policies and rules adopted by the Social Services Commission, and verifies exceptional service delivery to clients. Her devotion for community service is evident in her compassionate engagement with individuals and communities.
An alumnus of Methodist University, Karey completed her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical and Counseling.
Sarah Maness-Richardson
As Adult Services Program Administrator for the Division of Aging and Adult Services for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Sarah is responsible for the development and delivery of training curriculum to all one hundred county Departments of Social Services adult services sections and disinterested public agent guardians. She is also responsible for the programmatic monitoring of Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funded programs in county Departments of Social Services such as Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, Special Assistance In Home case management, Medicaid Administrative Claiming and In-Home Aide certification.
Prior to joining the Division, Sarah served as Supervisor for Adult Services with Montgomery County Department of Social Services and temporary Program Manager for the Montgomery County Council on Aging. She has participated in various workgroups and committees around Adult Protective Services, Guardianship and issues affecting older and vulnerable adults.
Sarah is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Partnership Updates
The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2021
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Coming Soon!
The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2021
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Coming Soon!
JOIN OUR BOARD. The Partnership is actively recruiting a volunteer to collaborate with our Executive Board. We are pursuing advocates or professionals with elder adult expertise to serve as our treasurer. Diversity and inclusion are vital to our Partnership's mission to protect vulnerable adults. We are actively seeking individuals who can serve as a voice for minority and under-served populations as well as give a professional local perspective for these communities. Please email ncpaaa@gmail.com if you are interested and we will connect with you.
