W-2 Contractors' Systems Subcommittee

Purpose/Scope

These meetings will provide a forum to assure regular communication between the Bureau of Working Families (BWF) and the W-2 Contractors on issues relating to the major information systems that support W-2 and related programs' functions, including:

• Client Assistance for Reemployment and Economic Support (CARES);
• CARES Worker Web (CWW);
• Emergency Assistance Tracking System (EATS);
• Wisconsin Work Programs (WWP); and
• Any new systems created to carry out program functions.

These meetings will allow for an exchange of ideas regarding systems maintenance, enhancements, and changes, which will contribute to the delivery of quality services to the parents and children in the W-2 and related programs.

Goals

• Provide for timely notification to W-2 Contractor staff of systems changes;
• Provide for an opportunity for W-2 Contractor staff to respond to systems changes; and
• Provide an opportunity to identify issues, explore solutions, and make recommendations for systems improvements

The W-2 Contractors' Systems Subcommittee will report recommendations for system options and priorities to BWF Management.

Meeting Frequency

Every other month on the same day as the W-2 Contractors' Meeting.

If you are interested in participating in the Systems Subcommittee meetings, please contact your agency's CARES Coordinator.