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General Information
Application Name Iowa Collection and Reporting system 
Application Acronym ICAR 
State IOWA 
ACF Region Region VII 
Federal Program Child Support Enforcement Program 
Profile Last Updated 7/19/2004 10:37:3 

State Information
Administration State Administered 
Additional State Programs   
Responsible Program Agency Bureau of Collections 
Responsible System Agency Bureau of Collections 
Other Contributing Agencies   

Application Information
Maintained By State Maintained 
Development Source Custom 
If Transfered, from which State   
Application Status Operational 
Planned/Actual Date Fully Operational n/a 
Functional Description The ICAR system is a statewide comprehensive system to establish, process and monitor IV-D cases. The system of online and batch programs that automate functions for workers 
Interfaces We have many interfaces with public and private entities 
No. of System Users 500 -700 
No. of Clients Served 500,000 
Certifications/Assessments Certification for Family Support 10/91 and PRWORA 10/00 Level 2 
Application Future Plans Continue review of technology changes --- use of data warehousing, web application, etc., that also meet the State`s IT strategic action plans. 
Other Relevant Information   

Contractor Usage
Planning n/a use of IT contractors is for staff resource augmentation 
Implementation n/a use of IT contractors is for staff resource augmentation 
Operations   
Monitoring   
Other Contractors are hired on a time and material basis and function as employees. Several Consulting firms provide staff. 

Hardware and Software Environment
Type of Application Single Database 
Type of Platform Single Platform 
Hardware Platform   
Operating System   
Languages COBOL II; IDMS COBOL DML; IDMS ADS/O 
DBMS IDMS 

Programs and Services Information
Other Programs and Services Supported (Note: Check boxes below are images that are for information purposes and not real controls)
unchecked boxAdoption unchecked boxAdult Protective Services unchecked boxChild Care
unchecked boxChild Care Licensing unchecked boxChild Care Resource Referral unchecked boxChild Care Subsidy
unchecked boxChild Family Services unchecked boxChild Protective Services unchecked boxChild Support Enforcement
unchecked boxChild Welfare unchecked boxEmployment Services unchecked boxFamily Preservation Support
unchecked boxFood Stamp unchecked boxFoster Care unchecked boxIndependent Living
unchecked boxInterstate Compact unchecked boxJuvenile Justice unchecked boxLIHEAP
unchecked boxMedicaid unchecked boxProvider Services unchecked boxTANF
Additional Program or Services Information    

Contact Information
Program Contact
Name Marie Theisen 
Address 400 SW 8th ST
Suite M
Des Moines    IA    50309  
Telephone 515-281-8970  
Fax 515-281-8854  
Email mtheise@dhs.state.ia.us
Website   
IT Contact
Name Tish Eakle 
Address 400 SW 8th ST
Suite I
Des Moines    IA    50309-4689 
Telephone 515-281-7059  
Fax 515-281-8466  
Email teakle@dhs.state.ia.us
Website   

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