Revises provisions relating to caseworkers of agencies which provide child welfare services. (BDR 38-710)

SB 183 limits child welfare caseworkers to serving no more than 30 children in agency custody for permanency services (like finding safe, stable placements). It directly affects child welfare agencies and their caseworkers by setting this caseload cap, with two exceptions: allowing siblings to share a caseworker or temporarily exceeding the limit (for up to 30 days) during emergencies under agency policy. The bill does not apply to children not in agency custody, such as those under investigation. This change aims to improve caseworker focus on each child’s needs, as defined by permanency services including safety assessments and placement planning. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.