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Board hears caseload rise in child welfare, staffing additions and space concerns for Cass County zone
Summary
Board was told CPS assessments stand at 338 open cases this week and the zone is on track for about a 10% increase in case assignments year over year; members discussed hiring trainers, placement coordinators, transporters and seeking additional FTEs to handle rising workloads and future space needs tied to projected county growth.
Board leadership presented child‑welfare and operations data showing rising workload pressure and described steps the zone is taking to respond.
The chair told members that the zone had 338 open CPS assessment cases at the start of the week and that an internal analysis prepared by manager Carissa suggested the zone is on track for roughly a 10% increase in case assignments from 2024 to 2025. The chair also recited year‑end 2024 totals: 1,890 cases, 873…
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