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Vulnerable Children & Adults Final 10-15-09 - 1.1 - Average Caseload Statewide

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1.1 - Average Caseload Statewide

What is the average active caseload for all social workers?

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Data Notes
Data Source:	FamLink run date 9-8-09
Measure Definition:
Target Rationale:
Link to Agency Strategic Plan:
Relevance:
Notes: (optional)	Includes CPS, CFWS, VS and FRS cases and staff. Excludes DLR-CPS and cases with no activity for 180 days. COA refers to the Council on Accreditation.
Also Available
Action Plan:	No
Extended Analysis:	Yes

Drill Down Measures

1.1.a - Average Caseload by Region
1.1.b - Social Workers with 18 or Fewer Cases

Summary Analysis

The ratio of active cases to active social worker positions has steadily declined from about 1:40 in FY97 to 1:18 in FY09
The average active caseload for all social workers was 1:14 in July 2009, based on information from the new FamLink system.
CAMIS and FamLink caseloads should not be compared. FamLink caseload ratio calculations differ from the traditional CAMIS caseload ratios.

The CAMIS ratio was based on counts of staff who were paid during a month period compared to active worker assignments open during a month period.
The FamLink ratio is based on counts of all workers with at least one primary case assignment and worker assignments on the first day of the month.

FamLink cases and assignments are being reviewed and assessed for accurary. A plan will be developed to correct duplication and other issues found after the assessment is complete.

Extended Analysis and Action Plan