Update caseload numbers for 2015

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1 October,

2 Update caseload numbers for 2015 Discuss the Governor s Task Force on the Protection of Children upcoming requirements including 24/7 on call staffing Update on performance measures Consider options for staffing requests 2

3 Child Protection cases have tripled in Goodhue County in the past four years at all levels beginning with CP intakes Child Protection Intakes numbers are estimated based on YTD trend--674 CP/CW/PSOP as of

4 Child Protection Assessments/Investigations Number of Assessments Family Assessments Family Investigations Facility Investigations Total

5 Phys. Abuse Sex Abuse Neglect Total Fam. Assess Face to Face Contact w/victim in 5 days 3 (striking w/ objects, threatening w/weapon) 5 (domestic violence, drug/alcohol use, educational neglect) 8 Investigation Face to Face Contact w/victim in 24 hours 1 (broken leg) 4 (intrafamilial sexual contact) 3 (DUI with kids in car, meth raid w/kids in home) 8 5

6 Option 1 Hire 2 social workers with state allocation Hire 2 additional social workers with county levy money Hire 1 case aide to provide support Option 2 Hire 2 social workers with state allocation Hire 1 case aide to provide support Option 3--Board approved this option Hire 2 social workers with state allocation 6

7 Goodhue County was awarded $126,000 to add 2 additional staff, with an additional $31,600 that could be allotted based on 2015 performance measures that will be calculated in February, position added in CP assessments (Hired 8/17/2015) 1 position added in CP ongoing case management (Hired 8/24/2015) 7

8 1. Timely face to face contact with alleged child victim Must meet with 90% of child victims within 24 hours for Investigations and 5 days for Family Assessments Current performance: 2015: approx. 87% in first half of year 2014: 88.5% average: 77.9% If County can demonstrate 90% compliance, half of the withheld money ($15,800) will be allocated in February, Currently we are not meeting this threshold. 8

9 2. Monthly Face to Face visits by Case Worker Monthly contact with 90% of children in foster care Monthly contact with 90% of children receiving CP services while residing in their home (beginning in 2016) Current Performance: 2015: Approx. 91% for first half of year 2014: 89.8% of children in foster care average: 87% Monthly contact with children receiving CP services in their home is not currently measured This will be more challenging starting in 2016 when the requirement is to see all kids on CP caseloads, not just kids in placement If County can demonstrate 90% compliance, half of the withheld money ($15,800) will be allocated in February, Currently we are meeting this threshold. 9

10 1. Screening-more rigorous, use decision making tools, more situations meeting criteria for assessment ** 2. Two Track System (Family Assessments and Investigations)-more cases will require an investigative, fact finding response with 24 hour response 3. Racial, Equity and Disparity Reduction 4. Training of CP staff 5. Oversight of County Performance ** 6. Transparency 7. Adequacy of Resources **implementation has begun many more changes are coming in the next 3-5 years 10

11 Intake now requires: More thorough questioning of reporter Collateral contacts to gain additional info Review of statewide CPS history Review of criminal background Report still must be screened within 24 hours Screening now requires: Screening teams-strongly recommended to include attorneys and law enforcement CP available 24/7 to respond to imminent danger GCHHS does not have on-call social workers but will be expected by MACSSA is working on start-up planning for counties without on-call system 11

12 In 2013 Intake Worker was reduced from fulltime to.6 FTE to add CP assessment worker All social workers took on additional intake responsibilities Workers are conducting intake without adequate time and knowledge in CP intake In 2016 budget includes new social work position: To respond to increased intake caseload and additional intake responsibilities To provide additional support for placements, licensing, CP assessments The sooner we can hire for this position, the better equipped we will be to meet mandates and performance thresholds, and assure safety for CP clients 12

13 Additional positions have helped meet demands. However, 1 out of 2 performance thresholds are being met Increased mandates from Governor's Task Force continue add to workloads Our hope is to hire for the additional social work position as early as possible Questions? Thank you! 13