The Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) investigates child abuse, finds foster homes for abused and neglected children, helps low-income families, and provides numerous supports. DFCS is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children , foster care, and other services to strengthen families.

What is a description of the Department of Family and Children Services from an archetypal perspective (minimum of feedback loops)? Which archetypes apply ?

The Systems Archetypes by Senge- Drifting goals, escalation, growth and underinvestment, limits to success, shifting the burden, success to the successful, or tragedy of the commons.

As an outside consultant, what are some methods of psychological and physical entry into the system (DFCS)?