A better plan would be to hire fully certified counselors with smaller caseloads, she said. (hechingerreport.org)
They are characterized by small caseloads for workers, short duration of services, 24 - hour availability of staff, and the provision of services primarily in the family's home or in another environment familiar to the family. (childwelfare.gov)
The legislation is based on a 2006 report by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services that found smaller caseloads have a direct benefit for children under supervision. (readme.readmedia.com)