Child deaths
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Child welfare workers sound alarm, telling lawmakers of heavy workloads and long hours
Nearly 97% of caseworkers who responded to a union survey said they have too many cases to manage, and about 30% said they consider resigning on a daily basis.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
Curry: Casey report on DHHS child services is good start
Casey Family Programs recently issued a report outlining recommendations for the Department of Health and Human Services following the deaths of five Maine children in June. State Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo, said more transparency outside department is required, as well as a review of the department's culture.
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PublishedJune 25, 2021
State brings in outside agency to help DHHS investigate deaths of four children in past month
With Maine’s child welfare system under scrutiny again, DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the decision to engage Casey Family Programs is a ‘call to action.’
