Tribal Court Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Handel Information Technologies

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

RiteTrack for Tribal Courts Webcast Recording

March 17, 2020/in Domestic Violence, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

If you weren’t able to join us for the live presentation of the Tribal Court Module webcast, you can register for a recording here. Due to some technical difficulties, the first 11 minutes do not share a screen, but that was during the introduction. Please skip forward to that time if you would like to omit the introduction. Alternatively, you can view an older recording here, but it does not review the treatment services functionality shown in this one.

If your Tribal Court is drowning in paper or using software not well-suited to manage your cases, RiteTrack offers a Tribal Court module that was developed specifically for Tribal Courts and Healing to Wellness Courts. We partner with Tribes throughout Indian Country who use this system to streamline and enhance Tribal Court services.

Register for this recording to see a firsthand demonstration of this dynamic module.

Functionality included in the Tribal Court module manages Courts’ client, staff, charge, and cases. It also includes standard functionality for arrests, citations, and hearings, and it generates powerful statistical reports that can be used for grant reporting needs. RiteTrack can be configured to the specific case types, hearings, and charges of all Tribes.

During this webcast we’ll examine how RiteTrack manages:

Case Tracking
- Civil
- Criminal
Tribal Charges
Hearings and Legal Actions
Case Notes
Staff Assignment
Related Documents
System Reporting

The module also offers an array of standard reports including rap sheets, case summaries, statistical reports (can be used for CTAS funding) and other reports for grant funding.

Register and watch the recording to see how RiteTrack manages Tribal Court data and gives greater insight into every Tribal Court that has implemented it.

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.

RiteTrack for Tribal Courts webinar

September 23, 2019/in Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare, Tribal Court, Tribal Government, Tribal Treatment Services /by Tracey Rosenlund

If you weren’t able to attend our webinar showcasing the RiteTrack module for Tribal Courts, you can register to view a recording of the session here.

Whether you are drowning in paper or using a software not well-suited to manage your Tribal Court, isn’t it time you looked at other options?

RiteTrack offers a Tribal Court module that was developed specifically for Tribal Courts and Healing to Wellness Courts. We partner with Tribes throughout Indian Country who use this system to streamline and enhance Tribal Court services.

Functionality included in the Tribal Court module manages Courts’ client, staff, charge, and cases. It also includes standard functionality for arrests, citations, and hearings, and it generates powerful statistical reports that can be used for grant reporting needs. RiteTrack can be configured to the specific case types, hearings, and charges of all Tribes.

During this webcast we reviewed how RiteTrack manages

Case Tracking
- Civil
- Criminal
Tribal Charges
Hearings and Legal Actions
Case Notes
Staff Assignment
Related Documents
System Reporting

The module also offers an array of standard reports including rap sheets, case summaries, statistical reports (can be used for CTAS funding) and other reports for grant funding.

Register here for access to this 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!

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.