New York S03913 amends the social services law to set caseload standards for preventative services caseworkers.

New York S03913 amends the social services law to establish caseload standards for preventative services caseworkers. The bill sets a maximum of twelve families per full-time caseworker per month. It also mandates the Office of Children and Family Services to consult with local social services districts when setting these standards. Expenditures for preventative case planning services are subject to 100% state reimbursement, provided local districts maintain their spending levels. The act takes effect two years after becoming law.

New York S03913 amends the social services law to set caseload standards for preventative services caseworkers.

New York S03913 amends the social services law to establish caseload standards for preventative services caseworkers. The bill sets a maximum of twelve families per full-time caseworker per month. It also mandates the Office of Children and Family Services to consult with local social services districts when setting these standards. Expenditures for preventative case planning services are subject to 100% state reimbursement, provided local districts maintain their spending levels. The act takes effect two years after becoming law.