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Despite increasing case loads, number of Louisiana child welfare workers shrinks

— According to a report, the Louisiana Child Welfare division of the Department of Children and Family Services had 1,541 employees in 2024, serving over 4,000 children in foster care per month.

In some parts of the state, workers are facing a heavier than optimal workload. According to an informational brief by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office, the ideal per-employee workload is 10 cases…

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