The large amount of cases per social worker is one large factor as to why children within the Child Protective Service System are not receiving equal or adequate care. There are an average of twelve to fifteen cases per social worker with a maximum load of seventeen cases at a time. The large amount of cases per social worker are due to significant budget cuts within the system. With this lack of funds, social workers are underpaid and overworked, leading to a shortage of individuals pursuing a career within the system. The large amount of cases per social worker has led to an inability for workers to dedicate too much attention to any one case, ultimately leading to inadequate care for children within the Child Protective Service System.
