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Population-level indicators
DCFS
Results statement: All Utahns will have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current
Variance From Target
Current Trend
DCFS
Rate of abuse or neglect for children
I
2023
9.4/1000
1
DCFS
Number of children served in foster care
I
2023
3,239
4
DCFS
Rate of entry into foster care per 1000 of Utah child population
I
2023
1
2
Headline performance measures
DCFS
Safe children, strengthened families, supported workforce throughout all of Utah
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current
Variance From Target
Current Trend
DCFS
Percent of children confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect who experienced repeat maltreatment within 12 months
PM
FYQ4 2023
11.20%
1
DCFS
Caseworker turnover rate
PM
Q3 2024
20.05%
-25%
8
DCFS
DCFS Proportion of days of service provided in family-based care, for custody youth served
PM
FYQ1 2025
88%
1
DCFS
Proportion of days of service provided in kinship care, for custody youth served (DCFS)
PM
FYQ1 2025
44%
-7%
1
DCFS
DCFS Proportion of days of service provided in congregate care, for custody youth served
PM
FYQ1 2025
10%
29%
3
DCFS
Percent of child abuse/neglect victims who are able to stay at home to experience continuity in their family, home, community, and culture (includes all children who come to DCFS attention including a CPS investigation)
PM
FYQ1 2025
92%
1
DCFS
Percent of reunification
PM
FYQ1 2025
42.70%
-7%
2
Strategy 1: Bolster safety assessment, safety planning, and safety interventions across all programs
DCFS
Enhanced assessment, planning, and intervening around discussions of safety
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Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current
Variance From Target
Current Trend
DCFS
Utilization of Family Action Meetings
PM
FYQ1 2025
53
1
DCFS
CFSR Item 3b - ongoing assessment of safety
PM
FYQ1 2025
72
1
DCFS
CFSR Item 3c - safety planning
PM
FYQ1 2025
53%
2
Strategy 2: Increase kinship and family-based care for children in custody/reduce congregate care
All children will be served in their homes or family-based settings whenever possible
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current
Variance From Target
Current Trend
DCFS
DCFS Proportion of days of service provided in family-based care, for custody youth served
PM
FYQ1 2025
88%
1
DCFS
DCFS Proportion of days of service provided in congregate care, for custody youth served
PM
FYQ1 2025
10%
29%
3
DCFS
Proportion of days of service provided in kinship care, for custody youth served (DCFS)
PM
FYQ1 2025
44%
-7%
1
DCFS
Average number of placements (including foster families) per child
PM
HY2 2024
6.81
34%
6
Strategy 3: Maintain a skilled and stable workforce
Increased retention and positive work culture
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current
Variance From Target
Current Trend
DCFS
Caseworker turnover rate
PM
Q3 2024
20.05%
-25%
8
DCFS
Number of direct service workers with specialized training and years of experience with DCFS (SSW II titles and above)
PM
Sep 2024
44%
-15%
1
DCFS
Percentage of staff that have documented monthly one-on-ones in UPM in the FY
PM
DCFS
Rates of employee wellness and satisfaction elements measured by the Guarding Minds at Work survey - SSOS
PM
Q3 2024
0#
2
DCFS
Rates of employee wellness and satisfaction elements measured by the Guarding Minds at Work survey - SSIX
PM
Q3 2024
0#
2
DCFS
Average number of case workers per case
PM
SFY 2024
3.2
1

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