In 2020, investigation and alternative response workers in child protective services in Utah had an average of 164 cases, the most out of any state. Nationwide, the average number of cases per CPS worker was 67 cases.
Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2020, by state
Based on State submissions to National Child Absuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) of alleged child abuse and neglect. NCANDS collects case level data on children who received child protective services response in the form of an investigative or alternative response. Each state has its own definition of child abuse and neglect based on standards set by federal law. Child abuse is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm.
There was no data available for: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
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Administration for Children & Families, & US Department of Health and Human Services. (January 19, 2022). Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2020, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, und US Department of Health and Human Services. "Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2020, by state." Chart. January 19, 2022. Statista. Accessed May 19, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, US Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2020, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 19, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, and US Department of Health and Human Services. "Number of Reports per Investigation and Alternative Response Worker in Child Protective Services in The U.S. in 2020, by State." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Jan 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families & US Department of Health and Human Services, Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2020, by state Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/ (last visited May 19, 2022)
