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Children’s Services reports fewer placement moves, lower turnover after staffing investments; privatized case managers set to expire unless funded
Summary
The Department of Children’s Services reported reductions in placement moves and improvements in staff vacancy and turnover rates after pay increases and other investments, but told the House Finance Committee that 90 privatized case managers supporting foster care expire in July unless recurring funding is approved.
Commissioner Margie Quinn and senior DCS officials told the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on Oct. 28 that the department has reduced the number of placement moves for youth in state custody and has lowered staff turnover after targeted salary increases — while warning lawmakers of several near‑term capacity risks.
What the department reported - Placement stability: Quinn said placement moves per 1,000 in custody fell from 7.87 (when she took office) to 4.47, a roughly 60–70 percent improvement versus earlier baselines and slightly below the national average. Quinn described short‑term clinical assessment stays and community‑based interventions as key to the improvement. - Staffing and pay: DCS increased starting salary for case managers to…
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