Delaware County District Attorney Shout-Out - CPS Supervisor Kalei Walley

District Attorney Shawn Smith and the Delaware County District Attorney’s office want to recognize Child Protective Services Supervisor Kalei Walley for her outstanding and dedicated service to Delaware County.

Kalei is the Case Supervisor Grade A over the Family and Children’s Services Unit at DSS. She began her career at DSS in 2016 as a CPS Caseworker before becoming a Senior Caseworker and then recently moved into her current role.

Kalei is an integral part of the Delaware County Multi-Disciplinary Team and is always willing to go above and beyond to help on the extremely sensitive cases, generally involving children. 

We reached out to Erin Hume-Cocks, Kalei’s colleague at DSS who responded with the following thoughts, with which the District Attorney’s Office concurs. Thank you for all that you do!

“Kalei exemplifies unwavering leadership, compassion, and professionalism. She consistently champions the rights and well-being of families and children, standing with empathy and conviction in every case she oversees.

Her keen insight, steadfast dedication, and exceptional problem-solving skills make her a respected mentor and advocate for both our team and the community we serve. She gives voice to those who often can’t advocate for themselves, ensuring each family member’s safety, dignity, and needs remain front and center.

Deeply collaborative and empowering, Kalei fosters a workplace culture rooted in trust, open communication, and mutual support—qualities that uplift everyone in our unit. Her presence strengthens our mission daily, and we’re proud to have her as an integral part of the DSS family.”