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Network Integration between State SACWIS networks and Private Foster Care Agencies

Network Integration between State SACWIS networks and Private Foster Care Agencies. Network Integration. Network Integration (NIS) refers to connecting the Private Foster Care Agency computer networks to the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems or SACWIS.

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Network Integration between State SACWIS networks and Private Foster Care Agencies

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  1. Network Integrationbetween State SACWIS networks and Private Foster Care Agencies David Wallach

  2. Network Integration • Network Integration (NIS) refers to connecting the Private Foster Care Agency computer networks to the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems or SACWIS. • In New York, the SACWIS system is funded by the State’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) while the City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) runs additional applications on the State networks. • The goal of NIS is the ability to share the resources of both systems within the private agency setting. David Wallach

  3. Who benefits? • Virtually all Private Foster Care Agency staff members benefit. • The State can reduce its budget for network support significantly. • Two computers on a desk scenarios can be eliminated. • End user staff need only call one Help Desk. David Wallach

  4. What is the process? • Wide Bandwidth Line provided by State at Main Site of Agency • Firewall (s) installed between the State and Private Agency Routers. • Private Agency computers are configured so that they can access State and City resources. • In NYS example most was accomplished with a HOSTS file. David Wallach

  5. What is next? • SACWIS (State) computers are removed from the State Domain so that they can become members of the Private Foster Care Agency Domain. • The State then begins to remove leased lines, routers and switches that are no longer needed at agency sites. David Wallach

  6. Why is this being done? • For years, Private Foster Care Agency’s have been unable to use applications on either side of the network like Evolv, LEWIS or Fund EZ on their private network; or City and State resources like the SACWIS Database Application; CONNECTIONS, HIPS, FHDI Tool, RDI Tool and the State Global Address Book for Email on the SACWIS network. • Now, all computers are able to access the same resources and will be under the control of Private Foster Care Agency. Agencies will only have to rely on the City and State for their applications. David Wallach

  7. What are the responsibilities? • Agencies have to provide a network WAN • Agencies have to provide technical support, configurations, training and troubleshooting services for all computers at the agency, including SACWIS PC’s. • Although the SACWIS computers will still belong to the State, agencies are required to maintain them as well. • When the agency determines a PC or component of State equipment has failed, the State is responsible for its replacement. David Wallach

  8. What are the benefits (Agency)? • In addition to Agency staff being able to access all the required resources from one terminal, there will be only one Help Desk to call. • Agency technical staff are the most familiar with their environment, networks and usage. David Wallach

  9. What are the benefits (State)? • The State supports less users directly which lowers Help Desk costs. • The number of leased lines the State funds and supports is significantly reduced. • State becomes a technology partner rather than sole provider. David Wallach

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