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The State of Ohio’s Children: The Impact of the Economic on Child Welfare in Ohio. Center for Community Solutions 68 th Annual Human Services Institute April 16, 2010.
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The State of Ohio’s Children: The Impact of the Economic on Child Welfare in Ohio Center for Community Solutions 68th Annual Human Services Institute April 16, 2010
Deborah Forkas, Director, Cuyahoga County Family and Children ServicesGreg Kapcar, Legislative Director, Public Children Services Association of Ohio
The State of Ohio’s Children: The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Child Welfare in Ohio
CONTEXT • Big Picture Indicators • 2010-11 Budget – state/local impact • What does this mean for children/families? • State/County projects and opportunities
Context Statewide 49% 43% 8%
Context Cuyahoga 58% 35% 7%
What does this mean for children and families • Fewer resources vs greater demand • Complex, multi-system cases • Core services • Reorganization • Proactive Reform
Statewide • Alternative Response • Data Tools for Child Welfare Leaders http://summitonchildren.ohio.gov/; click <CFSR>; click <Access the CFSR Data Analysis> • Family Engagement
Statewide • Continuum of Support – Kinship Families • Improve Permanency Outcomes – Fos Yth • Flexible Funding • CHIPS – Child In Need of Protective Services Legislation
County Notes: