Gauging child protection caseloads, turnover

A survey of child protection managers across the state says caseloads for their workers are too high. The problem is worse in counties with the highest populations and the most children.

Is the average caseload per child protection worker too high?

County sizeYesNoDon't know

Under 10,00050%42%8%

10,000-30,00055%45%0%

30,001-90,00083%17%0%

90,001-200,0000100%0%0%

Total66%32%2%

Turnover in your county's child protection department is:

Manageable Too high Don't know

53%44%3%