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Community Outreach: Promoting Your Member Services

August 23, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Enrollment, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, TANF Reporting, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

How do you communicate your mission and foster support for your goals with the various stakeholders in your community?

While marketing is usually thought of in a business sense, the principles of marketing can also be applied to outreach for social services.

If you’re interested in watching a recording of our prerecorded webcast, register here.

So what does your social services outreach look like?

During this session we defined what information and services you communicate with your outreach, how to promote those within different levels of a community, where it is most likely to reach your target audience, and the potential cost to your clients.

During this webcast we:

Examined the concepts involved in creating a great organization
Learned how to use principles of marketing for your outreach
Explored methods of outreach including print, electronic and events
Defined your audiences and potential costs to your services
Discussed how to measure your outreach efforts

We also explored real-world examples of successful service marketing in Indian Country.

Register to watch the recording today!

Email or call us with any questions.

Analyzing and Reporting on Tribal Program Data

June 27, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Enrollment, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, TANF Reporting, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

If you didn’t have a chance to catch the webcast live, you can register to view a recording here.

In today’s world we have more data available to than ever before. Yet, few organizations truly understand how to harness this data and turn it into information and knowledge. During this webcast, we will define and explore how data analytics transforms data into meaningful information. We will also examine how Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can be applied to inform and improve services for families and children.

We examined the increase in the amount of data being stored over the last decades and the trajectory of the rise of data in our lives today. Even with data all around us it may not be collected accurately or in a consistent manner. Analytics and CQI depend upon quality data, and it is essential that leadership supports the collection and use of data with a sense of purpose and a vision of goals and benchmarks to measure. We will discuss reporting and information systems which may be used to collect data, as well as other sources of information available from Federal and State governments.

So how can Tribes make use of this practical information?

Using analytics changes this abundance of data into digestible information that can be used for many meaningful purposes. Comparative spreadsheets with raw data are one of the simplest ways of modeling data. Taking raw data and creating charts and graphs to provide useful visual methods of viewing and analyzing data and can be achieved with commonly used programs.

During this part of the process is where you create descriptive information using the data, then predictive intelligence, which leads to prescriptive knowledge that can be used to inform decisions and changes to improve services and outcomes. The philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can be used to both ensure that data is accurately and consistently collected and as a method to analyze and react to the data. We will review in detail the cycle of CQI.

Register to watch here and email or call us with any questions.

Managing Services and Improving Outcomes in Indian Child Welfare with RiteTrack

April 26, 2019/in Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, Tribal Government /by Tracey Rosenlund

RiteTrack offers a module designed specifically for Indian Child Welfare and Child Protective Services (ICW/CPS) programs that can be customized to a Tribe’s unique specifications while tracking data for federal requirements through everyday case management.

Register to watch this recording in which we demonstrated the ICW/CPS module. This database software records all demographics and aspects of clients and cases, enables simple yet comprehensive reporting, and includes a security model tailored to the Tribe’s confidentiality requirements.

While you watch this recording, you will explore functionality in the ICW/CPS module for case management including:

Investigations
Assessments
Findings
Referrals
Active Efforts
Foster Homes
Out-of-Home Placements
Services Plans
Referrals

The solution has a wide range of reports, but one of the most beneficial for ICW/CPS programs is the BIA ICWA report that is standard.

RiteTrack modules can be implemented as standalone solutions or with other modules to create an integrated system. Whether operating as an independent solution or in concert with other modules, the ICW/CPS module is a tool that saves staff time by simplifying data input and case management and eliminating the need to sift through cumbersome paper files. This gives ICW/CPS more time to focus on providing the best possible services for the families being served.

Register to watch today and email or call us if you have any questions or would like additional information.

Tribal Enrollment and Membership Management Software

April 1, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Enrollment, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, TANF Reporting, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

The RiteTrack Enrollment Module provides a web-based, secure means of managing and reporting on the demographics and enrollment statistics of your citizens. From blood quantum calculations to tribal ID cards, RiteTrack manages tribal enrollment from start to determination and beyond.

During this webcast we reviewed:

Demographics and Contact Information
Family Tree Diagram
Enrollment Process and Automatic Calculations
Tribal ID Cards and CDIB
Demographic Reporting

The customizable platform and unrivaled customer support are certain to benefit any Tribe’s Enrollment Department with its powerful functionality, intuitive interface, and project management availability.

This module also serves as the foundation for other tribal services.

Register to watch today and email or call us if you have any questions or would like further information.

Breaking Down Barriers by Integrating Tribal Program Data Webcast Recording

February 18, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Enrollment, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, TANF Reporting, Technology, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

Integrating tribal program data makes it possible to break down barriers to staff efficiency and the barriers to providing services.

If you were unable to attend the webcast, Breaking Down Barriers by Integrating Tribal Program Data, when it was originally held, you can register through this link to access the recording.

Our host examined the White Earth Nation’s integrated model known as WE CARE in this webcast. He also explored and defined data silos. These systems that store data without integrating it with other departments produce duplicate efforts and the information stored may be out of date as well.

At Handel, we work with many Tribes who have adopted initiatives to implement integrated software solutions and eliminate data silos between programs. These initiatives can feel daunting or even overwhelming, but the benefits are well worth the effort.

During this session you can gain knowledge of probable benefits, best practices, potential challenges, and real-world examples of successfully integrated systems and elimination of data silos.

Register here

Email or call us if you have more questions or would like to schedule a demo of specific modules.

Stop! Hey, What’s that Sound? Everyone Look What’s Going Down Recording Available

September 24, 2018/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, TANF Reporting, Technology, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

How do you communicate your mission and foster support for your goals with the various stakeholders in your community?

While marketing is usually thought of in a business sense, the principles of marketing can also be applied to outreach for social services.

When letting your clients know about your services, it’s referred to as community outreach. What does your social service programs outreach look like?

If you missed our discussion on best practices for community outreach, you can watch a recording here.

During this session we looked at what information and services you are communicating with your outreach, how to promote those within different levels of a community, where it is most likely to reach your target audience, and the potential cost to your clients.

We also:

Examined the concepts involved in creating a great organization
Learned how to use principles of marketing for your outreach
Explored methods of outreach including print, electronic and events
Defined your audiences and potential costs to your services
Discussed how to measure your outreach efforts

We also looked at real-world examples of successful service marketing in Indian Country.

Click here to watch the recording

Weaving Data into Information for Reliable Grant Reporting Webinar Recording

March 2, 2018/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Foster Care, Handel News, Indian Child Welfare, News, TANF Reporting, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF /by Tracey Rosenlund

Accurate and comprehensive reporting is critical for any program and particularly for those that receive grant funding.

Grant reporting is all about weaving together complex data from multiple sources and creating a comprehensive picture that supports the funding request.

You can register to view this recording here.

During this webinar we explored the standard reports in RiteTrack that have been designed to support grant requirements.

We also looked at how you can use RiteTrack’s ability to export reports to Microsoft Excel to further drill-down into your data, turning it into information that can be used to support grants and inform policy.

Grant funding is common for many programs that can use RiteTrack including:

Tribal Courts
Domestic Violence
Indian Child Welfare
Employment & Training
TANF

Register to view this recording to find out how RiteTrack can help to simplify and expedite required grant reporting while providing a vital case management tool for caseworkers.

Handel’s Vice President to Facilitate Workshops at NICWA’s 36th Annual Conference

February 15, 2018/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Foster Care, Handel News, Indian Child Welfare, News, TANF Reporting, Technology, Training, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF /by Tracey Rosenlund

Handel’s Vice President of Sales was selected to speak at the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) 36^th Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. This marks the fifth time Casey Bader was chosen to facilitate workshops at NICWA’s annual conference.

His session, “Stop! Hey, What’s that Sound? Everybody Look What’s Going Down,” will examine how to effectively share information about tribal social service programs. Many Tribes have invested in programs to improve services and outcomes, and during this session attendees will see how to get that message out to clients and members after the internal work has been completed. He will highlight principles of marketing and how to apply those principles to Indian Child Welfare, Protective Services, and Foster Care Programs.

Casey Bader has presented at numerous conferences previously including:

2017, 2015, 2014, and 2013 NICWA’s National American Indian Conferences on Child Abuse and Neglect
2017 and 2016 National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC)
2017 WIOA Employment and Training Conference
2015 National Tribal Child Support Association Conference
2013 and 2012 United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Annual Meetings
2013 and 2012 TribalNet Conferences
2013 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Convention

Casey has over 15 years of experience identifying barriers to evaluating and implementing complex software solutions for social service organizations. Past conference workshop topics have included engaging membership through technology, the White Earth Nation WE CARE service delivery model, and best practices for enterprise-wide software implementations.

Looking for a speaker on topics of Tribes and technology? Casey is available to present at conferences or trainings on a wide variety of topics including program and data integration, enterprise-wide software implementations, systems-of-care, case management models, social services marketing, and digital security and compliance, among others.

Tribal Protective Services Software Webcast Encore

February 23, 2017/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, Uncategorized /by Casey Bader

If you were unable to attend the recent webinar presentation on how RiteTrack is used for Protective Services and Placement Management there is now a recording available online here.

RiteTrack modules are used to track and manage various types of Protective Services such as Child Protective Services, Indian Child Welfare , Foster and Adoptive Placements, Domestic Violence and even Adult Protective Services. During this webcast we viewed how the Protective Services and Tribal Court modules are used by these programs.

Protective Services case management demonstrated during this session includes:

Investigations
Findings
Assessments
Referrals
Safety and Treatment Planning

Indian Child Welfare needs addressed by RiteTrack such as Active Efforts, Qualified Expert Witnesses and Out-of-Home Placement preferences were demonstrated, as was managing Foster Families and Care.

Reporting was also a topic and there was discussion about how RiteTrack reports turn all of this data into information and insights into your community and services.

Click here to view the Tribal Protective Services Software webcast.

Also, now you can view other previous webcasts from Handel Information Technologies. If there are other topics or modules that interest you let us know and if there was a prior webcast we can email you a link.

Handel VP Hosts Webcast via NICWA about Improving Service Delivery with Software

October 26, 2016/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Handel News, Indian Child Welfare, News, Tribal Government /by Tracey Rosenlund

Innovative Examples from Indian Country– Improving Service Delivery using Software and Technology, Handel Information Technologies software. The second in our “Technology Tools Webinar Series!”

In this, the second of our “Technology Tools Webinar Series,” we are excited to have Casey Bader, Vice President of Handel Information Technologies, Inc., share his knowledge about innovative ways tribes are using software and technology to engage with clients, integrate programs, improve service delivery, and secure funding. Some of these initiatives have received national recognition for innovative approaches to addressing community needs.

Casey and Handel Information Technologies, long time NICWA supporters, have presented numerous times at NICWA’s annual conference and have a wealth of experience in Indian Country. We are happy to have the opportunity to have them present to our NICWA members.

Casey has spent over 15 years designing and implementing innovative software solutions with RiteTrack for social service programs and is passionate about finding ways technology can improve service delivery and outcomes in Indian Country. His program focuses include Indian Child Welfare, Family Services, Tribal TANF, Employment and Training, Tribal Court and Treatment programs. Casey has a degree in Social Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Wyoming.