Q: How will Binti counties receive communication regarding contract amendments and approvals?
A: Additional information was released to all counties on August 31, 2026. For full details, see the Binti County Guidance Update: Contracts, 181 Report Planning, New Workshop Series and Resources – 8/31/2026 communication in the CWDS website.
Counties should decide whether to extend their Binti contracts based on when those contracts expire and how much Resource Family Approval (RFA) work is still underway. As work in Binti winds down, systems can move to read‑only access.
Because Binti data conversion is planned for end of July 2027, counties are encouraged to keep contract flexibility and ensure they have secure plans for storing any data they retain. Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) waiver funding ends in October 2026, but an extension is being pursued. Any software licensing changes for child welfare systems require an Advance Planning Document (APD) and State approval.
Counties should decide whether to extend their Binti contracts based on when those contracts expire and how much Resource Family Approval (RFA) work is still underway. As work in Binti winds down, systems can move to read‑only access.
Because Binti data conversion is planned for end of July 2027, counties are encouraged to keep contract flexibility and ensure they have secure plans for storing any data they retain. Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) waiver funding ends in October 2026, but an extension is being pursued. Any software licensing changes for child welfare systems require an Advance Planning Document (APD) and State approval.