The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) designed, developed and implemented a Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) known as KIDS in 1994-1995 using enhanced federal funding.
The KIDS application was developed in partnership with Deloitte Consulting (contractor) and through enhanced funding and oversight by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of State Systems. Work on the application began in May 1994 with statewide implementation on June 6, 1995. Monthly or bi-monthly application releases have kept the application current as a case management system utilized by agency social workers, managers, administrators and others, such as tribal social workers, judges, and contractors. The KIDS system is also utilized for federal reporting such as National Child Abuse & Neglect Data System (NCANDS) and the Adoption & Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS).
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The KIDS application has been operational since 1995. A SACWIS Assessment Review was conducted in 2005 and resulted in the development of a SACWIS Action Plan (SAP). The current status of Oklahoma KIDS is Operational/Enhancing to Maintain SACWIS Compliance. The SAP is projected to be completed by late 2007 or early 2008.
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The KIDS application continues to be enhanced to meet the changing needs related to case management. Enhancements are also made to address changes in state and federal policies and/or regulations. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is in the planning stages to develop an enterprise architecture which would result in several major programs utilizing one enterprise application.
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