NACo, in partnership with Trilogy Integrated Resources, has launched a highly interactive, single information Internet network that consumers, community-based organizations, and local and state governments can use to access a wide variety of important information relating to social services.
The Network of Care’s individual Web sites and eLearning online training services focus on several social services areas — such as behavioral health, aging and people with disabilities, developmental disabilities, children and families, domestic violence and public health. The Web sites give critical service information, support, advocacy and state-of-the-art communication tools to consumers, caregivers and providers.
The resources available in the Network of Care include an easy-to-use service directory, comprehensive health library, a secure personal health record-keeping tool for consumers and caregivers, a political advocacy tool and links to pertinent Web sites from across the nation.
Public and private agencies can use the network’s comprehensive eLearning management system, to develop, deliver, track and manage employee training. The system manages the training and development process of online as well as classroom courses, vastly improving efficiency and lasting outcomes.
The Network of Care was selected through a nationally solicited competitive bid process by Fairfax County, Va. Acting as the lead public agency, Fairfax County issued a national request for proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive, integrated Web-based information and referral system. Trilogy Integrated Resources’ Network of Care was selected as the sole provider of these services and partners with NACo to offer the program throughout the country.
The NACo contract is available immediately. The initial award is for three years, followed by three annual renewals. Most public agencies can piggyback on a contract competitively bid by another public agency, eliminating the need to bid for the services themselves.
To see an online demonstration of the Network of Care, visit www.naco.networkofcare.org.