Many states have implemented statewide automated child welfare information systems (SACWIS) over the last 20 years with varying results. But now these systems are outdated and inflexible, making it difficult for caseworkers and agencies to make critical decisions about the children in their care and to quickly adapt to constantly changing state and federal regulations.
A business rules engine can help child welfare agencies automate the rules that go into decision-making, allowing them to be more agile as federal regulations change. More importantly, business rules engines can help caseworkers better leverage existing data to make important decisions that could potentially change a child’s life.
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