Solano County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Staff Retention Impacts Child Welfare Services Solano County Grand Jury 2019-2020
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
– Child Welfare Services has a workforce turnover rate negatively affecting the performance of the agency and outcomes for the children of Solano County.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1a
– Fill allocated Social Worker positions and employ additional support staff for Child Welfare Services.
R1b
– Provide cross-training to staff members to maintain all services at all times.
F2
– Retention of Child Welfare staff is difficult due to the complex, demanding, and emotionally challenging responsibilities, exacerbated by limited support from supervisors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
– Provide time and replacement staff for managers and supervisors to receive area-specific management training to improve staff emotional and procedural support.