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DFCS reports progress on child-welfare corrective action plan as public commenters renew abuse allegations
Summary
The Department of Family and Children Services told the committee it has 61% of 75 corrective-action items signed off by the California Department of Social Services and has reached sustained safety-plan compliance; several public commenters alleged the county has failed to respond to child sexual abuse reports and asked for screenings.
The Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) presented an update Jan. 22 on its corrective action plan, telling the Children, Seniors and Families Committee that the department has completed or gained sign-off on 61% of 75 required action items and has recorded five consecutive months at 95% or greater for safety-plan compliance.
Wendy Kinnear Rausch, DFCS director, said the department has worked with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to publish clarified policy on referrals and investigations and is rolling out trainings. "We are at 61% of those action items being signed off by the California Department of…
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