How is the maximum of 30 cases calculated when sharing a caseload across children and foster homes?

• A. By counting each child as one case and each foster family home as one case
• B. By counting only children
• C. By counting only foster family homes
• D. By counting the total number of staff involved

Answer: (A)

Caseload is quantified by counting each child as one case and each foster family home as one case. This reflects both the direct workload with children and the placement/supervision responsibilities tied to each foster home. Counting only children would underestimate the supervisory tasks for homes, while counting only foster homes would miss the ongoing work with the children themselves. The 30-case limit uses the sum of these units, so for example, 18 children plus 12 foster homes equals 30. The metric focuses on workload units, not staff numbers.