Whenever we can - we love to share news that features kids in our community. Just recently it was announced that the county was building a new park for the kids in our local community. The park will be one of the new recreational centers that will support kids lacrosse, as well as others sports.
Topics: Insider
Social Work Month 2016 - Forging Solutions Out of Challenges
Our nation’s more than 600,000 social workers are amazing people. They take on some of the most challenging issues facing children, families, individuals, communities and society and forge solutions that help people realize better outcomes in their lives, reach their full potential and make our nation a better place to live.
Topics: Social Services Industry News
Set your data free!
FAMCare alone can solve the vast majority of your organization’s data needs, but in some cases it’s necessary for other systems to exchange data with FAMCare.
Topics: FAMCare Tips and Tools, Technology Speak
How can a world-class case management system be built without breaking the bank?
When a large private or government agency implements an enterprise case management system, often they engage with a company that brings in full time project managers, developers, testers/trainers and others who are dedicated to the entire project for the entire time of implementation. The agency generally provides office space and the project team becomes de-facto employees of the organization for months (or even years) until the system goes live. In some implementations, the process is similar but the “de-facto” employees are at the vendor site, but at the beckon call of the customer.
Topics: FAMCare Tips and Tools, Technology Speak
In today's rapid news cycle, we tend to hop from sensational story to sensational story rarely lingering long enough to get the full picture. In the past, this blog reported on the scandalous wait times that our veterans have endured in the VA system. It was so bad that some veterans died before getting in to see their VA Doctor. When the scandal came to light, many administrative heads rolled and the entire VA system was cast in a poor light. As is so often the case, however, there is so much more to the VA story.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Government, Elderly/Aging Long Term Care, Veterans Issues
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, FAMCare Tips and Tools
A software plan is the overall guiding plan that takes into account the major parts to any custom development project.
Topics: FAMCare Tips and Tools, Technology Speak
How do you eat an elephant?
…the old quip goes.
One bite at a time
…pipes the punchline.
In the world of nonprofit, the mission statement is the elephant that can't be digested in one bite. A great mission statement sums up the work and purpose of a nonprofit. It communicates to donors and employees alike what the nonprofit agency is all about.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Fundraising Ideas, FAMCare Tips and Tools
In the nonprofit world, it’s all about the mission, not the money. While money drives outcomes, it isn’t the reason for what or why they do the work. When you can align the work to the mission, magical things happen.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, FAMCare Tips and Tools
How to Improve Communication for Better Project Management
"Communication can make or break a project. Here's how to make sure all the key players are always in the loop. "
I came across this great article that talks about communication and the important role communication plays in project management. Communication is key to the success of every project. Not only in the planning phase and kickoff meeting, but also throughout the course of the project, and even after the completion of the project.
Topics: FAMCare Tips and Tools, Technology Speak, FAMCare Team Blog's