While workforce shortages are plaguing nearly every field these days, the stakes are particularly high for Ohio's county children's services agencies. The pandemic exacerbated turnover, as about 38% of Ohio child-protective services workers left their positions in 2020. Matthew Tracy, ongoing social worker for Licking County Job and Family Services, explained much like first responders, caseworkers serve communities around the clock and are called to support families and keep children safe, often during traumatic moments. ...