Bill > S06753

This bill amends the New York State Social Services Law to establish a maximum caseload limit for foster care workers. Specifically, the legislation restricts foster care workers to supervising no more than 16 cases at any given time. The bill modifies an existing section of law related to child welfare personnel training by adding a provision that explicitly limits caseloads. This limitation is designed to help ensure that foster care workers can provide adequate attention and support to each child or family under their supervision. By capping the number of cases, the legislation aims to improve the quality of care and oversight in the foster care system, potentially reducing the risk of children falling through the cracks due to worker overload. The bill will go into effect 60 days after it becomes law, giving agencies time to adjust their staffing and case assignment practices to comply with the new requirement.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6753