Frequently Asked Questions

Binti County Coordination Meeting

Q: Will Binti documents be converted?

A: Yes. Binti documents, often referred to as unstructured data, are planned to be migrated into CWS-CARES.

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 it important to ensure all children in Binti have a Client ID?

A: Yes. Client IDs are essential for forming the correct relationships during conversion. The Project will share which counties have missing Client IDs.

Q: Will CWS/CMS data overwrite Binti data?

A: Yes. CWS/CMS is the system of record. If a field already exists in CWS/CMS, Binti data will not override it.

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: Where can counties receive CWDS website login support?

A: If counties are in need of CWDS Website log-in support, please contact Customer Relations.

Q: What Binti modules are approved for CWS-CARES data conversion?

A: The approved Binti modules for CWS-CARES data conversion are as listed below:

  • Resource Family Approvals (RFA)
  • Placement
  • Family Finding

Q: What happens to Binti data that has no place in CWS-CARES?

A: Data mapping sessions determine what does or does not have a place in CWS-CARES.

Most Binti data aligns with CWS-CARES and converts successfully. County-specific or Binti-specific fields are reviewed during mapping, including:

  • Administrative fields
  • County-specific process fields
  • Binti administrative/technical fields
  • Data with no CWS-CARES equivalent
If no appropriate location exists, the Project evaluates field criticality, policy requirements, and other factors through governance to determine potential future inclusion.