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Accountability measures for foster care provider agencies
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Council Member Stevens inquires about how ACS holds contracted foster care providers accountable for implementing cultural shifts and addressing concerns. Commissioner Dannhauser explains the accountability measures in place.
- ACS uses a system called 'approved outcomes for children' to oversee provider performance
- A dedicated unit analyzes provider data on metrics like stability and permanency for children in care
- ACS creates improvement plans with providers and monitors their progress
- The Office of Shared Response and Office of Advocacy address concerns raised by young people or families