Webinar Description
Title: National APS Retention Survey Findings
Host: National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
Presenter: Perdue University
Date: July 30, 2025
Topic: Findings from the first-ever National Adult Protective Services (APS) Retention Survey
This webinar, hosted by NAPSA, presents detailed findings from a national survey focused on workforce retention in Adult Protective Services. The presentation explores data collected from over 1252 APS professionals across the country, identifying the factors influencing job satisfaction, burnout, support systems, and career sustainability within APS.
Key Takeaways
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Retention Challenges Are Systemic
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High caseloads, emotional toll, and administrative barriers are leading contributors to staff turnover.
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Supportive Supervision Matters
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Supervisors who offer clear communication, emotional support, and professional development reduce burnout.
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Purpose Keeps People in the Field
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APS professionals stay because of their passion to protect vulnerable adults, despite ongoing challenges.
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Data Can Drive Change
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Survey findings provide a credible foundation to advocate for more funding, better policies, and improved training.
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Peer Support Is Critical
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Informal support among coworkers is one of the strongest buffers against burnout.
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Use the Resources
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APS leaders are encouraged to review all resources provided such as the APS Recruitment & Retention Education Tool, webinar and slide handout
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- Join Us for Part 2 at NAPSA 2025 in Bellevue
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Jon us September 8th at the 2025 NAPSA Conference for our session – Supporting the APS Workforce: More Findings and Strategies from the First National APS Workforce Retention Survey September 8 at 2:30 pm (Pacific).
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