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APS presentation flags rising referrals and limited county APS staffing
Summary
Jan Krueger told the Marquette County DHS board that Adult Protective Services referrals are trending up in 2025, the county effectively relies on one APS worker with Jan as backup, and EMS and the sheriff—s office are heavily involved in initial response; statutory requirements and screening changes were reviewed.
Jan Krueger presented an Adult Protective Services update to the Marquette County Department of Human Services board, warning of an upward trend in APS referrals so far in 2025 and describing how the county is handling investigations and screenings.
Krueger outlined agency requirements and referenced statutes and administrative code that guide screening, referrals and investigations. She said investigations occur at the location where abuse is reported, that screening and referral processes have changed recently, and that EMS and the Marquette County Sheriff—s Office often handle initial calls. Krueger noted Marquette County has one APS worker; she serves as backup and described staffing limits in the county—s response model.
The board discussed the increase in referrals compared with 2024 and the role of first‑responders in initial contact with potential APS cases. No formal staffing action or budget motion was recorded in the minutes; the presentation was followed by regular committee scheduling notices.
