The 41st Annual APS Conference
Partnering to Protect
October 8-11, 2024 • Galveston, Texas
Learn MoreOctober 8-11, 2024 • Galveston, Texas
Learn MoreThe 41st Annual Adult Protective Services (APS) Conference is coming soon. This conference is a highly anticipated time for networking, experiencing hands-on learning, and building relationships with people from across Texas and other parts of the world. We will offer training, resources, and continuing education from top experts in the field. Event attendees include caseworkers, supervisors, and professionals in similar fields, including guardianship, ombudsman, law enforcement, the judiciary, social services, healthcare, and academia.
By Partnering to Protect, we establish strong partnerships between APS and organizations who are committed to protecting vulnerable adults. Our goal is to provide innovative tools that will allow participants to better serve a wide array of clients. In addition to discussing how to care and provide for vulnerable adults, conference participants will learn the importance of self-care and how to instill its practices into their everyday life.
At APS, we value the importance of strong partnerships and know that fostering effective collaborations throughout the state is critical to meeting the needs of our mutual clients. The conference is a time when we highlight key partners who are known for their servant hearts and for going above and beyond to serve vulnerable adults in our communities.
Austin-El Paso District Winner
Irene Marapao
Elgin Open Door Missions, Elgin
Dallas/Fort Worth District Winners
Craig Colbert
APS Volunteer, Fort Worth
Lori Varnell
Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Fort Worth
East District Winners
Carrie Blackwell
Heart to Heart Hospice, Smith County
Becky Edwards
The Heights of Tyler, Tyler
Jeri Sulewski
Heart to Heart Hospice, Smith County
Houston District Winners
Jason Burnett
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston
Barbara Lopez
Senior Justice Assessment Center, Houston
Greg Lowry
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston
Northwest District Winners
Tony Ramirez
Wichita Falls Police Department, Wichita Falls
Robert Ruff
Wichita Falls Police Department, Wichita Falls
Sally Coates
Senior House Calls, Lubbock
South District Winners
B J Davies
Hope Hospice, Bulverde
Fernanda Cardenas
Gonzaba Foundation for Healthier Communities, San Antonio
State Office Winner
Leslie Clark
Forensic Assessment Center Network
If you're interested in receiving news and updates about the conference, please email APScon@austin.utexas.edu from your preferred email address. Please include your first and last name and the name of your organization.