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In an effort to reduce the backlog of cases in CPS Investigations and Placement, <br />I am recommending the following plan through the remainder of FY 2003-2004: <br /> <br /> 1) Request an additional $1 million for the Foster Care budget to provide <br /> board payments for children in DSS custody through 6-30-04. <br />2) Continue with the 2 temporary contract positions in foster care to <br /> continue to serve the children in DSS custody. (One is a continuation <br /> of a temp authorized earlier this year to help cover the increased <br /> caseload. The other is a continuation of a temp authorized recently to <br /> cover a vacancy.) <br />3) Add a temporary contract Social Work I position to serve as a Social <br /> Work Assistant to the CPS investigators. This position could assist <br /> with the many facets during the filing of juvenile petitions and assist <br /> with collateral contacts for more timely case closure. <br />4) Return the social worker that was temporarily assigned to Foster Care <br /> back to CPS Investigations. <br />5) Implement Family Conferences in efforts of preventing foster care <br /> placements and/or working toward more timely reunification. <br />6) Continue to meet with the local judges and clerk of court to negotiate <br /> additional court time to assist in more timely court actions. <br /> <br />We believe the implementation of this plan will reduce caseloads to a level that is <br />closer to state standards and will ultimately assist in the on-going protection of <br />children. <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration of this plan. If you have any questions, please <br />feel free to contact me. <br /> <br />Cabarru$ County DSS 1303 South Cannon Blvd Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083 <br /> Telephone Number: 704-920-1400 FAX Number: 704-920-1401 <br /> <br /> <br />