Retired Caseworker Says Illinois DCFS Is In Worst Shape She's Seen In 31 Years

Chicago IL

06 April, 2022

7:08 PM

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By Chris Tye, CBS Chicago: CHICAGO (CBS) — For years, we have been investigating problems inside the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services – the agency that cares for the state's most at-risk kids. We have now heard from someone who has been on the inside. DCFS caseworker Kathy Lane told CBS 2's Chris Tye this is as bad as she's seen it. She said those who knock on the doors of troubled homes aren't going with partners as often as they used to – and that's putting workers at risk. Workers are also taking on record caseloads - and that's putting kids at risk. Read more at CBS Chicago