Las Animas County DHS approves caseload counts; staff call for more APS refresher training

Aug 19, 2025

The board approved caseload counts and activity reports across five divisions and heard staff emphasize the need for refresher and more interactive training for APS caseworkers, including differences between in-person and virtual instruction.

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The board reviewed caseload counts across five program divisions—Adult and Aging Services (APS/SEP/IDD), Therapeutic Services, Child Support Services, Youth and Family Services, and Economic Security—and voted to approve the counts as presented. Commissioner Robert Lucero moved to approve the Caseload Counts and Activity by Program; Commissioner Tony Hass seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call.

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