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DHS CountyLink Web Site

DHS CountyLink Web Site. Donna Biederman DHS County Support Liaison MFWCAA Conference, Duluth 2008. Overview. CountyLink is DHS’ web site for County & Tribal agencies. CountyLink is a “ready” resource for workers to access information they need to do their jobs each day.

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DHS CountyLink Web Site

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  1. DHS CountyLink Web Site Donna Biederman DHS County Support Liaison MFWCAA Conference, Duluth 2008

  2. Overview • CountyLink is DHS’ web site for County & Tribal agencies. • CountyLink is a “ready” resource for workers to access information they need to do their jobs each day. • CountyLink contains over 5000 pages and is viewed about 80,000 times per month!

  3. Access CountyLink from DHS public site (www.dhs.state.mn.us)

  4. Or use CountyLink URL • www.dhs.state.mn.us/countylink

  5. Recent Redesign • New “Themes.” • New color (green). • Direct links to e-Docs & Bulletins. • 2 columns instead of 3. • Improved search / A-Z Topics. • Separate from public site.

  6. CountyLink Home Page • Green banner with direct links. • Advanced search. • A-Z Topics. • Minnesota North Star link. • Left column (About CountyLink, DHS/County Committees, Inside DHS & Site Map). • CountyLink LOGO – Take A Tour. • What’s new for: CountyLink

  7. Search & Advanced Search • Keyword or phrase search. • Full text search. • Document title search. • Category search. • Subcategory search.

  8. DHS/County Committees • This area of the CountyLink web site provides information about the various committees and workgroups that include both state and county/tribal representatives. • Currently includes Human Services Technology Group & Committee. • More groups will be added in the future.

  9. Inside DHS • DHS Employee Directory and Guide to Agency Services. • DHS Program Contact Numbers. • Guide to DHS Abbreviations & Acronyms. • Merit System. • Record Retention Schedule.

  10. CountyLink LOGO • Otherwise known as “Take A Tour” • Click on the CountyLink LOGO to view a power point presentation of the CountyLink site. • The power point will guide you through all the areas of the web site and explain navigation.

  11. CountyLink “Themes” • County Reports/Results • DHS Program Resources • DHS Systems & IT Updates • Fiscal Reporting & Accounting • Manuals • Policy Inquiries • TrainLink

  12. CountyLink Pages • Right column is “content” section. It will change depending on theme chosen. • Left column includes most commonly used links. It will also change depending on the theme chosen. • Sub-navigation is available under some left column links for more detailed information.

  13. CountyLink Pages • Breadcrumb navigation available to give users a way to keep track of their location within programs or documents. • Some parts of a CountyLink page stay the same on every page (green & gray bars, search, link to North Star & DHS Public site & CountyLink logo. • Information in the left & right columns will change.

  14. Contact CountyLink • User feedback is important! • Send comments & ideas for CountyLink to DHS.CountyLink@state.mn.us

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