High Caseloads & Lack Of Support Are Leading Causes Of Job Dissatisfaction For Louisiana Child Welfare Workers

Nearly half (46%) of child welfare staff in the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are not satisfied with their jobs according to a recent survey. In their survey responses, 24% said they were dissatisfied, 22% said they were neutral, and 54% said they were generally satisfied with their jobs. Key problems linked to dissatisfaction include high caseloads, lack of resources, and lack of support from supervisors and upper management.

The survey asked DCFS staff to rate their level of satisfaction with various aspects of their jobs. The possible responses were “agree,” “strongly agree” (which were characterized as . . .