Imagine a child who has experienced the unimaginable: trauma, abuse, or neglect. This child desperately seeks a stable, caring adult to help them heal. But what happens when that trusted adult, their caseworker, is suddenly gone?
High turnover rates in the child welfare workforce are a devastating reality that is disrupting the lives of countless vulnerable children. According to a 2021 analysis by the PA Council of Children, Youth and Family Services, turnover rates in this field have reached a staggering 20% to 40% over the past 15 years. This is far higher than the optimal rate of 10% to 12% cited by Casey Family Programs in the analysis…