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Watch the Tribal TANF Module Demonstration Recording

February 18, 2021/in TANF Reporting, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF /by Tracey Rosenlund

If you missed the live presentation of the robust functionality in the TANF Module, you can register to access that recording here.

The RiteTrack TANF module is designed to simplify and streamline case management and reporting. During this month’s webinar, you will see how cases are managed in RiteTrack over time including work participation and monthly eligibility calculations.

During this session, we’ll walk through of the creation and maintenance of TANF cases including the functionality for:
• Persons and personal information
• Household management
• TANF case creation and updates
• Work participation activities
• Monthly eligibility calculations

Based on case and client data tracked in the system, RiteTrack generates of the Federal TANF (FTANF) report and identifies report errors quickly that can then be easily managed and corrected through the interface. The FTANF report can be scheduled to run at any time or on a schedule and identifies any missing data in the report. The report errors can be corrected at a system or case level and RiteTrack conveniently links errors to persons and cases so that staff can quickly access and correct those errors.

Register to watch the recording showing how RiteTrack can improve case management and FTANF reporting for your TANF program.

Email us with any questions you have.

Integrated Solutions for Tribal Social Services Recording available

December 16, 2020/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 missed the live webcast exploring our innovate approach to integrated data from tribal social service departments, you can register for to watch it here.

Integrating data from multiple tribal departments helps Tribes efficiently manage information for tribal services and effectively administer those services. Handel Information Technologies has developed a suite of standard modules and functionality that are designed to seamlessly integrate the information from multiple departments.

RiteTrack’s security model allows tribes to define information that will be shared as well as what will be kept confidential between departments.

This webinar will discuss the benefits of and best practices for developing an integrated system implemented for multiple programs.

Sharing data between departments, through multiple modules, eliminates redundant data entry, empowers staff to be more efficient, and enables comprehensive reporting across all services provided to members.

Click here to register and view it today! You can email us any additional questions you have or if you would like to schedule a demonstration of a particular module or multiple modules that your Tribe may need.

Catch Up on the Tribal Data Analytics Webcast Recording

August 14, 2020/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 missed August’s webcast, you can register to watch a recording here.

Today’s organizations have more data available to them than ever before. Yet, few organizations truly understand how to harness this data and turn it into information and knowledge. Data analytics can be used to create meaningful information out of the wealth of data available. Explore data analytics and how to apply this information through the process of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to create a better picture of programs and improve tribal social services provided to members with us.

During this recording you will learn how analytics translates program data into tangible information. We will examine the distinctions between data, information, and knowledge while incorporating the parts of and processes needed for CQI. You’ll see how this information that came directly from your data can be used to make better decisions, inform policy-making, and, ultimately, provide better services to members.

There are three types of information we will cover: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. Descriptive information tells us what happened or is happening with demographics and from community situations. Predictive information tells us what will happen next. Prescriptive information informs us of what we can do to improve situations and outcomes for members.

We’ll examine different types of data models and how they can be used for analysis as well as how to make practical use of this information. The process of analytics involves data becoming descriptive information, then predictive intelligence, which leads to prescriptive knowledge that can be used to inform decisions and changes to improve services and outcomes.

Finally, the philosophy of CQI can be used to both ensure that data is accurately and consistently collected and that it is used as a method to analyze and react to the data. Collecting and analyzing data are critical throughout each step in the process. We will look at applying CQI within an agency to better understand and improve the services provided to members.

Register here for access to the recording.

Webcast recording: Analyzing and Reporting on Tribal Data Analytics with Excel

July 14, 2020/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 wanted to learn new ways to review, analyze and create reports in Microsoft Excel from your tribal data, you need not worry if you missed the live demonstration we hosted.

You can register to watch a recording here.

So whether you use RiteTrack or a different information system to manage your tribal data, you probably have faced the challenge of needing some specific information that your current system cannot produce. Generating data is a critical piece of providing quality services to members and clients.

You may have received a request from council or administration for a statistical report that wasn’t standard in your system or needed statistics for a grant application that weren’t easily produced. During this demonstration, the founder and Chairman of Handel Information Technologies will share with you powerful techniques to use in Microsoft Excel to extract better information from your current data.

Some of the topics covered in this webinar include:
• Importing data into Excel
• Formatting data tables
• Filtering and sorting data
• Producing powerful data visualizations
• Analyzing data with pivot tables
• Creating “what-if” analyses with solver and data tables

So, the next time somebody asks you for a breakdown of statistics for tribal members that isn’t standard in your system, you will no longer need worry or cringe. After attending this, you can use some of the techniques from this demonstration to fulfill the request.

Register to watch the recording here, and email us with any questions you may have.

Breaking Down Barriers by Integrating Systems Recording

May 14, 2020/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 were unable to attend the webinar live, you can register to watch a recording here.

At Handel, we work with many Tribes who have adopted initiatives to implement integrated software solutions and eliminate data silos between programs. See some examples of integrated systems here, here, and here.

These initiatives can feel daunting or even overwhelming, but the benefits are well worth the effort. There are many potential benefits to integrating data from multiple departments. Sharing this information between programs (as defined by security parameters) helps eliminate redundant data entry, enables staff to work more efficiently, and empowers programs to better deliver services to members and clients.

Register for this recording to learn about the probable benefits, best practices, potential challenges, and real-world examples of successfully integrated systems and elimination of data silos.

To request more information about our solutions or to schedule a personal demonstration of RiteTrack click here.

Managing Services & Improving Outcomes in ICW with RiteTrack Recording

April 28, 2020/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 were unable to attend the live presentation of this webcast, you can register to watch the recording here. During this session we showcased a better software system that has been designed specifically for Indian Child Welfare and Child Protective Services (ICW/CPS) programs and that can be customized to a Tribe’s unique specifications. The system also incorporates data for federal requirements into everyday case management.

Watch the recording to review the ICW/CPS module available in RiteTrack. 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.

Functionality illustrated from this module for ICW/CPS case management included:

Investigations
Findings
Assessments
Referrals
Active Efforts
Foster Homes
Out-of-Home Placements
Treatment and Service Plans

RiteTrack includes several standard reports that turn your data into information that can document your services and inform ways to improve outcomes.

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.

To request more information or to schedule a demonstration of this module or any of the others, email us.

Donate to NICWA to enter to win a trip to Hawaii

April 22, 2020/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

To provide additional help to during the COVID-19 outbreak, the National Indian Child Welfare Association developed a fundraiser sweepstakes and promoted it at their annual conference. The first prize is an all-inclusive (future) trip to Hawaii. NICWA is dedicated to the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Each year, NICWA holds a grand prize contest at our annual conference with the goal of raising $10,000 to protect Native children and families wherever we need it most.

There are several tiers for the number of tickets (or entries) you will receive for your donation, and you can use the code HANDEL15 for a 15% increase to the number of tickets you are entered for through your donation. Their sweepstakes is open to everyone, so your friends, family, and community members can participate too!

The 4-day/3-night excursion to Waikiki includes airfare, accommodations and several activities, and the second prize in sweepstakes is a Microsoft Surface Pro. For more details check the sweepstakes page here https://nicwa.tapkat.org/winahawaiitrip

The entry deadline is June 1, 2020, so don’t wait! Your donations go to a worthy organization that helps protect Native children and might just score you an island getaway.

Donate and enter to win here https://nicwa.tapkat.org/winahawaiitrip

Pie chart with Tribal Departments and Person Image in Single Database

WE CARE Program Model Webcast

February 14, 2020/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 TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

If you were unable to attend the demo of the RiteTrack system used to support the WE CARE Program, you can register to view the recording here.

During this webcast we examined the White Earth Nation Coordination, Assessment, Resource and Education (WE CARE) case management model which has received national attention for its innovative approach to service delivery in the wraparound program.

Using community outreach, the White Earth Nation discovered that members were unaware of many of the programs and services that were available to members, and when they did access services, members were often confused or overwhelmed by the lack of collaboration between programs.

Next, the White Earth Nation developed the WE CARE Program to ensure that programs work together to provide wraparound services for the entire family.

WE CARE operates from a RiteTrack database system that provides an efficient and effective way to link families to the services they need.

The WE CARE model has been successful in reducing duplication of services, enabling better communication and coordination, and increasing referrals and utilization of services and resources.

RiteTrack supports the goals of the WE CARE program by enabling assessment, collaboration, plan development, and outcome tracking for the White Earth Nation.

Register to watch the recording here.

Engaging Membership with Technology Recording

December 10, 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 TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

You can catch an encore recording of this popular webcast and conference presentation. Register to watch here.

Tribal offices often use technology to track and manage member data and services. This same technology can evolve to interact with members.

Some Tribes are using innovative technology solutions to communicate relevant information to members about available services, service application statuses, and current case standings.

Recently creative Tribes have influenced how implemented software can be extended to communicate and engage members and clients.

If technology can be an essential tool for tribal employees, it also can include the ability for members to access and review the statuses and outcomes of their cases.

Using software to manage member services brings many benefits to Tribal staff and enables their work to be more effective and efficient. It also minimizes physical files and paperwork, and makes it possible to eliminate paper almost entirely. For example, instead of scanning in a hardcopy of an application for membership or services, the member could fill out the application online. Additionally, rather than mailing members notices when their reimbursement claims are approved, emails could notify them immediately.

As we reveal the benefits that result from better member and client engagement, we also reveal some challenges that change often brings. We will discuss how Tribes addressed and overcame these common challenges. For example, security can be a concern, but there are ways to ensure that certain information is accessible only to certain users.

Register here for access to the recording.

Handel Vice President Selected to Present at the 2019 TribalNet Conference

September 13, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Employment and Training, Enrollment, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, News, TANF Reporting, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal TANF, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

Handel’s Vice President of Sales was selected to speak at the 20^th Annual TribalNet Conference. This marks the third time Casey Bader has been chosen to facilitate workshops at TribalNet’s annual conference.

His session, “Tribal Member Services—Centralized Data Models,” will examine how to create a 360-degree view of tribal members and how to eliminate the siloed nature of data collection for grant, social, and member service programs. During this session, Casey will also explore how technology is leveraged to enable collaboration and reporting for grants and outcome tracking through The White Earth Nation Coordination, Assessment, Resource and Education (WE CARE) case management model. Through community outreach, White Earth Nation discovered that members were unaware of many programs and services offered and when they did access services were often confused and overwhelmed by the lack of collaboration between programs. WE CARE is operated through a care coordination database system that provides an efficient and effective way to link families to the services they need.

Casey Bader has presented at numerous conferences previously including:

• 2012, 2013 and 2019 TribalNet Conferences
• 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) National American Indian Conferences on Child Abuse and Neglect
• 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 National Indian and Native American Employment/Public Law 102-477 Training Conferences (NINAETC)
• 2018 National American Indian Court Judges Association National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference
• 2017 Mid-Western & Eastern Multi-Regional Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Employment and Training Conference
• 2015 National Tribal Child Support Association (NTCSA) Annual Training Conference
• 2012 and 2013 United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Annual Meetings
• 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.

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. Contact us to request him!