Frequently Asked Questions
Binti County Coordination Meeting
Q: When was the Family Finding module added?
A: The Binti Family Finding module was part of the original scope for Binti data conversion, it was not added later on.
Q: Is Binti Family Finding functionality part of CWS-CARES scope?
A: Yes, the Binti Family Finding module is in scope and part of CWS-CARES data conversion effort.
Q: How can counties access the Readiness Checklist (Asana)?
A: To access the Readiness Checklist in Asana, please contact your respective Implementation Lead (IL).
Q: Is the data in the Production Simulation mock data or actual data from Binti and CWS/CMS?
A: The data in Production Simulation will consist of data brought over from Binti and CWS/CMS.
Q: Should RFA Social Workers attend the Binti Biweekly County Coordination meetings?
A: Yes. These meetings are open, there is no limit on participants, and counties are encouraged to include staff who would benefit.
Q: Are the data mapping validation sessions cumulative?
A: No, data mapping validation sessions are not cumulative. Each session reviews a specific set of tables, and counties may attend sessions independently.
Q: Will there be a period where counties can review Binti and CWS-CARES side by side before Binti becomes read-only?
A: Yes, this period will occur during mock conversion validation and Production Simulation. Additionally, counties can request data copy from Binti to review side-by-side comparison.
Q: How will CWS-CARES handle Resource Family Approval (RFA) home naming conventions when Binti does not create facility names the same way as CWS/CMS?
A: For CWS-CARES data migration, CWS/CMS remains the system of record. Naming and facility records will follow CWS-CARES standards, with issues reviewed during data mapping and validation.
Q: How will CWS-CARES match Binti records to CWS/CMS when IDs and names do not align one-to-one?
A: Matching records from Binti to CWS-CARES will rely on external or licensing identifiers rather than names alone. Counties play a role in ensuring those identifiers are populated.
Q: What happens if the external ID needed to link records is missing?
A: If the external ID is missing and the relationship cannot be established, the system may not be able to reliably match records. In these cases, county assistance may be required to resolve gaps.