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We are committed to meeting the increase in demand for family casework services without reducing the quality of service provided to individuals and families in need. In 1995-96, 103 additional caseworkers have so far been provided in FSC's of SWD. 26 more caseworkers will be provided by the end of this financial year. Subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, we will be proposing that resources should be provided to increase the manpower in 1996-97 by providing an additional 49 caseworkers. With these improvements, the caseload per worker is expected to reduce to an average number of 68

cases.