Query Interstate Cases for Kids

1. DESIGN AND DEVELOP QUICK CASE ACTIVITIES (OCSE REF # 2256)

The Query Interstate Cases for Kids (QUICK) application is being enhanced with the addition of the Case Activities Module. States are interested in expanding the information available through QUICK to include case activities data. Although the Financial Module has been well-received, some States are waiting for information on completed case activities, as well as worker contact information, to be added to QUICK.

1.1 Summary of Changes

The Case Activities Module will contain completed case activities, as well as worker contact information in other States. Case activities information will be displayed in a standardized format to ensure a common understanding among States of the meaning of the requested data

1.2 Background

The QUICK project is being implemented incrementally. After financial data, case activities were identified by the original interstate workgroup as the next priority group of data to be added to QUICK. With the Financial Module in place, the case activities, along with worker contact information, will improve case processing by expediting communication between the States, minimizing errors, and reducing reliance on time-consuming manual means to request and follow up on information about the actions completed on a case.

1.3 Description of Changes

The QUICK application is being enhanced to implement the Case Activities Module. States must develop the Case Activities Module if they want to provide Case Activities data. If the State is new to QUICK, the Financial Module must be developed prior to, or in conjunction with, the Case Activities Module. The QUICK Case Activities schemas and Web Service Definition Language documents (WSDLs) are available on the QUICK Workplace.

1.4 Impact on States

The XML-developing States must develop the Case Activities Module for their site. XML States will need to program to display the screens, develop the responding web service, and map to the data elements in their statewide system.

HTML-requesting States will use OCSE-developed screens to initiate requests and view responses. HTML-requesting States will need to develop the responding web service and map to the data elements in their statewide system.

1.5 Pilot Testing

States may elect to participate in pilot testing. For assistance in testing or questions, contact your CSENet technical representative or the Service Desk at 800.258.2736. E-mails may be directed to: CSENet.2000@lmco.com

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2. ESTABLISH STATE STATUS SERVICE (OCSE REF # 2306)

The QUICK application is being modified so that the QUICK users will be able to view a list of States that are using the QUICK System and the type of data available from each State.

2.1 Summary of Changes

A new service is being added to QUICK that will return the following information:

• The States that are in production on QUICK.
• The type of data that is being provided by each State.

2.2 Background

States asked for this change, so that they can receive timely changes in other States’ status and can, in turn, update the information being displayed to their users.

2.3 Description of Changes

The QUICK application is being enhanced to establish State Status service, which will identify the States that are participating in QUICK, and the type of data being provided by each State (Financial only or both Financial and Case Activities).

2.4 Impact on States

XML-requesting States will need to program for this service.

Note: Additional technical specifications will be provided prior to the implementation of this release.

For HTML-requesting States, this information will be automatically updated and displayed by OCSE. Therefore, the HTML-requesting States will not need to do any programming.

2.5 Pilot Testing

States may elect to participate in pilot testing. For assistance in testing or questions, contact your CSENet technical representative or the Service Desk at 800.258.2736. E-mails may be directed to: CSENet.2000@lmco.com