Foster care advocates press privatization concerns in Kansas
Lawrence advocates and physicians join a diverse group voicing worries about privatized foster care. They cite higher costs, opaque contractor spending, reduced placement options, and care disruptions, while SRS Secretary Schalansky notes shared child welfare issues and potential improvements under privatization. The group seeks a meeting with officials to address these concerns.
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Susan Kraus
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Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services
Janet Schalansky
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Dodge City caseworkers quit leaving office without staff
Ford County's St Francis Academy in western Kansas reports no foster care case workers after two full-time and one part-time staff resigned. Judge Ann Dixson said there are no case workers in the Dodge City office, prompting concerns over caseloads of 40 to 50 children per worker. Attorney Linda Eckelman cited broken promises and low relocation bonuses as key factors behind the mass departure. St Francis plans part-time coverage from other offices, noting relocation bonuses of 3000 dollars and monthly pay bumps of 100 dollars for new staff.
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