The child welfare agency’s response identifies and responds to each of Ghio’s 15 recommendations. In most cases, DCF details changes that are being made to comply with OCA’s suggestions. Responding to concerns about worker supervision, Hamilton wrote that new social workers are not allowed to telework within their first six months, which is part of the state’s telework agreement for all state employees. “However, we agree that in-person connection with supervisors, managers and other colleagues in accessible and meaningful ways is critical to our work,” Hamilton wrote, “and we will continue to prioritize those opportunities.” One of Ghio’s strongest assertions in April was that many girls in DCF care with mental health needs are not receiving the care they need.