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4 <br /> The COPT also believes that an adequate number of trained <br /> child protective services social workers must be available to <br /> respond to reports alleging child abuse and/or neglect as <br /> well as to provide comprehensive follow-up services. A <br /> thorough assessment of risk of harm requires time, <br /> experience, and skill. It is important that methods of <br /> providing support to child protective services staff be <br /> explored and that the supervisor - social worker ratio be <br /> reduced to provide adequate support and supervision to the <br /> child protective services social workers. <br /> Based upon the review of protective service cases, the needs <br /> of children and families in our community, and the State <br /> Division of Social Services' Biennial Review, the Orange <br /> County Community Child Protection Team makes the following <br /> recommendations: <br /> 1. That one additional CPS Social Worker be approved to <br /> reduce caseloads and move the agency closer to <br /> the State caseload standard. <br /> 2. That a clerical position be approved in order to reduce <br /> the clerical functions performed by professional staff. <br /> 3 . That the Board give support and encouragement to the <br /> development of general child welfare services in order to <br /> prevent child abuse/neglect and to enhance family <br /> functioning for the citizens of Orange County. <br /> The CCPT believes it is critical that these recommendations <br /> be addressed in order to ensure adequate protection for the <br /> children of Orange County. <br />