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• Cabarrus County Child Support is exceeding all 9 categories in federal Self- Assessment case management goals. • Cabarrus County Child Support was recognized in September by the state with three performance awards, including the only county to achieve all federal incentive goals and self- assessment goals. The state has chosen Cabarrus County as a site for a General Assembly study based on this performance achievement. III. Child Welfare Key Statistics: • Number of CPS reports received (July- September): 342 • Number of CPS reports accepted (July- September): 301 • Number of Cases within In Home Services as of September 30, 2013: 92 • Number of children in foster care custody as of September 30, 2013: 85 • Number of petitions filed for custody from July- September 2013: 3 (7 children total) • Number of foster children moved to permanence from July- September 2013: 2 Critical Trends: • The number of CPS reports received returned to a more normal range after a high range during the last quarter. • The IV -E audit was conducted and showed overall strong compliance. The audit has facilitated the department to reassess how IV -E eligibility is determined and ensure current training is in place for workers performing this function. • Regional Training regarding medical models for foster children was provided and hosted by the county. • The new legal team has started and services are running effectively within the area. Continued partnering is occurring with the Guardian Ad Litem to ensure strong collaboration in achieving permanence for children in foster care. IV. Adult and Aging Services Key Statistics: • 83 reports of adult abuse /neglect /exploitation received from July- September 2013 • 1,076 inquiries for service phone calls • 956 requests for Crisis Financial Assistance (General Assistance) with 149 receiving approval 3 Attachment number 1 1 -5 Page 229