Introducing SYNC Supporting Youth and Children (SYNC) is a new website with enhanced functionality within eWiSACWIS that allows for a secure and efficient exchange of information between child welfare agencies and group care providers. Some features include: Easier, more secure referrals: Instead of sending paper or electronic referrals over unsecured fax, mail or email, child welfare agencies with full eWiSACWIS access can send automated referrals to potential group care providers through a secure portal, track the referrals and see the outcomes of referral decisions. Automatic notifications: Group care providers can review and respond to referrals through SYNC, automatically notifying the child welfare agency of referral decisions. Secure and efficient communication: Upon placement, placing agencies and group care providers can continue to securely exchange information without duplication, as information transmitted through SYNC automates into a child’s eWISACWIS record. System-wide connection: This system also requests that placement denial information be entered, which will ultimately provide data to the system at-large and help with understanding unmet placement needs in Wisconsin. Phase 2 and 3 coming soon! We are already looking ahead to build upon this first iteration of SYNC’s capabilities. Some areas of anticipated expansion include: · A simplified matching process. · Integration of the Geographic Placement Resource System. · Access up-to-date care availability and open placement options. · Broadened use to more placement types, provider types and user types. Feedback request We appreciate your feedback to help build future capability in eWiSACWIS and SYNC. Feedback can be sent via email to the project lead Dana Johnson at danal.johnson@wisconsin.gov.
