- The 2024 Annual Report has been released as of May 16, 2025. Users can download it directly or access it on the Data tab of LCCS’s site.
- Based on the most recent publicly available data (from 2024, as shown in the “Report to the Community”), here’s a snapshot of the agency’s activities and impact:lucaskids.net
Statistical Highlights (2024 Data)
Allegations of Abuse & Neglect
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- Investigated 4,479 allegations, 18% increase from 2023.
- Involved 5,330 children, up 8% year‑over‑year.
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Substantiated Cases
- 1,564 children were confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect—a 9% increase from the prior year.
Service Reach
- Served 11,808 children and 4,635 families.
- 69% of services delivered while children remained in their own or kinship homes.
Pathway Insights
- 68% of cases investigated via the “traditional” pathway.
- An additional 487 referrals were classified as “Family in Need of Services” (less severe cases).
Geographic Concentration
- 88% of referrals originated in the City of Toledo.
- Top ZIP codes: 43605, 43612, 43609, 43613, 43615, and 43604, with 43605 alone accounting for 15% of all cases.
- Referral rate: 55 per 1,000 children, up 8% from 2023.
Primary Case Drivers
- 43% of cases involved parental substance abuse, followed by parenting/neglect (28%), domestic violence (26%), and mental health (20%).
- Substance-related cases: cocaine/crack (42%), heroin/opioids (36%), marijuana (33%), alcohol (21%), and other substances (17%).
Average Daily Caseload Placement Settings
- Total children: 1,503. Breakdown:
- 44% (660) in their own homes
- 25% (382) with relatives or kin
- 24% (359) in foster homes or similar placements
- 4% (71) in group homes or institutions
- 2% (31) in other settings
Outcomes
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- 75 children were adopted in (-4%)
- 277 children were reunified with a parent (+115%)
- 175 children entered the legal custody of a relative (-24%)
Access to the Annual Report
You can view or download the 2024 Annual Report from the LCCS website.
~ 2024 LCCS Annual Report ~
Additionally, previous annual reports are accessible from the LCCS website’s archive page.
~ Archived LCCS Annual Reports ~