What is the maximum number of foster homes that can be included in a shared caseload with a single administrator and treatment director?

• A. 15 homes
• B. 20 homes
• C. 25 homes
• D. 30 homes

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the supervisor-to-caseload capacity for shared caseloads. When a single administrator and a treatment director share the responsibility, there is a regulatory and practical limit on how many foster homes they can effectively oversee. The rule is set to ensure direct, timely supervision—routine visits, monitoring of treatment plans, accurate record review, staff training, and prompt handling of issues for each home. That limit is 15 homes, so the administrator and treatment director can maintain quality and compliance across the caseload. If the number of homes were higher, supervision would be stretched too thin, increasing risk to child safety and regulatory adherence.