In 2022, investigation and alternative response workers in child protective services in Utah had an average of 174 cases, the most out of any state. Nationwide, the average number of cases per CPS worker was 69 cases.
Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state
Based on State submissions to National Child Absuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) of alleged child abuse and neglect. NCANDS collects case level data on children who received child protective services response in the form of an investigative or alternative response. Each state has its own definition of child abuse and neglect based on standards set by federal law. Child abuse is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm.
There was no data available for: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wyoming
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Administration for Children & Families, & US Department of Health and Human Services. (January 29, 2024). Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, und US Department of Health and Human Services. "Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state." Chart. January 29, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, US Department of Health and Human Services. (2024). Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families, and US Department of Health and Human Services. "Number of Reports per Investigation and Alternative Response Worker in Child Protective Services in The U.S. in 2022, by State." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
Administration for Children & Families & US Department of Health and Human Services, Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Number of reports per investigation and alternative response worker in child protective services in the U.S. in 2022, by state [Graph], Administration for Children & Families, & US Department of Health and Human Services, January 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/417804/child-protective-services-caseload-per-worker-in-the-us/
