Attachment 4 - Number of LS1 Cases by County per Region.pdf

This attachment is a data reference document for the Missouri Department of Social Services Foster Care Case Management solicitation, providing LS1 case distribution information across six regional areas within the state as of July 31, 2025. The document presents county-level caseload data organized by region, including the St. Louis Region (3,010 total cases), Kansas City Region (1,123 cases), Springfield Region (1,268 cases), South Central Region (585 cases), Central Region (733 cases), Southwest Region (553 cases), and Southeast Region (461 cases), for a statewide total of approximately 6,073 LS1 cases. The data is identified as informational only, with the caveat that actual county distribution may change during contract performance.

The document tracks two key metrics for each county: the number and percentage of cases placed outside their home region, and the number and percentage of cases in residential placement. Out-of-region placement percentages range from 11 percent in St. Louis County to 48 percent in Camden/Laclede County, while residential placement percentages vary from 2 percent in Washington County to 12 percent in Cole County. This data serves as a baseline for understanding caseload distribution and service delivery patterns across Missouri's foster care case management regions, enabling potential bidders to assess service scope and resource allocation requirements for the contract opportunity.