Saturday, June 20, 2009

Report Says County Caseworkers Are Overwhelmed By A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Case Increases

Report Says County Caseworkers Are Overwhelmed By A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Case Increases

A new report on the Oswego County Department of Social Services says the agency runs well but needs a larger staff to handle a surge of child welfare cases that began with the death of Erin Maxwell.
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Erin Maxwell's 'Legacy'

An investigation conducted by Cornell University finds significant internal problems within the Child Protective Services Division at the Oswego County Department of Social Services. The report was requested by Social Services Commissioner Fran Lanigan following the death of Erin Maxwell last August. Following the alleged murder of 11 year old Erin Maxwell, many in the community refuse to accept the idea that caseworkers investigated three complaints about the Maxwell home and did not remove the child from a home full of garbage, animals and feces.

1 comment:

  1. Another Baby Peter scenario.
    Due to CPS failings again, resulting in the death of a vulnerable Child, Care Proceeding's have increased tenfold, which will result in many miscarriages of Justice,and Forced Adoption, via the Family Courts.
    I AM SO SICK OF REPEATING MYSELF.
    Social Workers, will be soon moaning about their high Caseload, BROUGHT ON BY THEIR OWN INCOMPETENCE.
    Alison Stevens Parents Against Injustice.

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