Influence of Public Child Welfare Caseworker Turnover on Child Safety Decision-Making

Michael R. Hoffmeister, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Child Maltreatment

Published online on February 07, 2026

Abstract

Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print.
Child welfare caseworkers have significant decision-making authority, ultimately determining if allegations are substantiated, if a case should be opened for ongoing services, and if removal from the parental home is required. This research considers the ...