A review of the Administration for Children’s Services has found that critical decisions regarding child safety are being handled by staff who lack the necessary skills to accurately evaluate risks, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of the agency’s protective measures. Investigators highlight a systemic failure in risk assessment, where flawed judgments could have life-altering consequences for vulnerable children. The findings suggest a need for urgent reforms to ensure that those entrusted with safeguarding children possess the competence required for such high-stakes roles. The report underscores the potential dangers of leaving such critical evaluations in the hands of underqualified personnel.
At the Administration for Children's Services, life-or-death decisions about kids' safety are being made by folks who are just not very good at assessing risk.
