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

This attachment provides informational data on LS1 (presumed to be a specific case type managed by the Missouri Department of Social Services) case distribution across counties within the state's foster care case management regions. The document presents current caseload statistics as of July 31, 2025, organized by six regional groupings: St. Louis Region, Kansas City Region, Springfield Region, South Central Region, Central Region, Southwest Region, and Southeast Region. The data encompasses a statewide total of 6,714 LS1 cases distributed across multiple counties, providing baseline information for understanding case volume and placement patterns prior to contract execution.

The attachment documents the percentage of cases placed outside their home regions and the percentage of cases in residential placement by county and region. Notable variations exist in out-of-region placement rates, ranging from 11% in St. Louis County to 48% in the Camden/Laclede area, while residential placement percentages range from 2% in Washington County to 12% in Cole County. The South Central, Central, and Southeast regions demonstrate the highest out-of-region placement percentages at 43%, 36%, and 38% respectively. This data is explicitly identified as informational only, with actual county distribution subject to change, suggesting it serves as a reference point for potential bidders to understand service scope and regional caseload characteristics for the foster care case management solicitation.