Reply #4: DCF seems to be a total mess. They contract out placement in foster homes.

[madfloridian]

From I read in this article, things are not working that well.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=101345

Very long article, needs to read to see what a wreck things are here.

Just a few snips:

Jim Adams says that is not how the system is to work. "If she didn't have the signature book verifying the case worker came out and saw the child, it's unacceptable. We contract out five of the top child welfare agencies in Jacksonville. All are diligent in what they do, but if one of them dropped the ball on this, then it could seriously impact their contract with us," says Adams.

Lisa's book has only one signature in it for August 24, 2007. By that time, Lisa was housing foster kids for at least four months.

Maybe someone should look at all that contracting out they are doing.