A survey of child protection managers across the state says caseloads for their workers are too high. The problem is worse in counties with the highest populations and the most children.
Is the average caseload per child protection worker too high?
County sizeYesNoDon't know
Under 10,00050%42%8%
10,000-30,00055%45%0%
30,001-90,00083%17%0%
90,001-200,0000100%0%0%
Over 200,00075%25%0%
Total66%32%2%
Turnover in your county's child protection department is:
Manageable Too high Don't know
53%44%3%
Source: Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators
