In light of the precipitous, economic downturn, the only viable area for job retention and job creation is in the field of child welfare services.
Republicans and Tea Partiers dare not touch the budgets of child welfare. The Democrats stand in unison on this. No one challenges to legitimacy or efficacy of these services or programs. No one dares allow for the reinvestment of society.
The Medicaid Enhancements are about to end and the States must be ready to maximize its revenue. As long as poverty is consider the crime of abuse and neglect, the industry of child welfare will continue to flourish.
Despite Fewer Kids in Custody, DCS Wants to Maintain Capacity
Thursday, February 03rd, 2011, by Daniel Potter
Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services says the number of kids in state custody has dropped by roughly a third over the last few years. But DCS officials say they have to be ready for a rebound in planning for next year’s budget.
On one hand, because DCS is looking after fewer kids now, the department doesn’t need as much staff as it did a few years ago. But on the other hand, Commissioner Kathryn O’Day says she has to maintain some capacity, in case more children start coming in.
On one hand, because DCS is looking after fewer kids now, the department doesn’t need as much staff as it did a few years ago. But on the other hand, Commissioner Kathryn O’Day says she has to maintain some capacity, in case more children start coming in.
“We have been in an economic downturn for quite awhile; that does stress families. We’re seeing that number bounce back up a little bit. Now we’re going to do everything we can to safely keep that number down, but you don’t want to dismantle the system to the point where it’s going to be crippled if we do get a spike in kids coming into care.”
O’Day says it’s too soon to know how many jobs DCS might cut, if any. Because department turnover is high, O’Day says they might eliminate unfilled positions instead of firing people.
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