IL DCFS embraces natural language processing (NLP)

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has implemented Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology in partnership with Augintel, revolutionizing their approach to child protection by automating the analysis of case notes and significantly enhancing support for families in need.

Success in improving the social sphere through public-private partnership with IT

Medirent’s pivotal role in Ukraine’s digital transformation, particularly through projects like the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere (UISSS), showcases the efficacy of public-private partnerships in driving digital innovation for social welfare.

FROM ONLINE CONNECTIONS TO OFFLINE ENCOUNTERS IN WEERT AND NEDERWEERT

Punt Welzijn in Weert and Nederweert effectively enhances community livability and social cohesion through Hoplr’s online platform, revolutionizing neighborhood engagement and support systems.

The padcura app: supporting people with reduced earning capacity into employment

Empowering job seekers with the padaCura App! Addressing reduced earning capacity, this innovative tool provides personalized assessments and immediate feedback, revolutionizing support at the job center.

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities into employment – key elements for the successful integration of cognitive support technology

TNO’s study at the 2023 European Social Services Conference reveals the transformative impact of Cognitive Support Technology (CST) for individuals with intellectual disabilities seeking employment.

Navigating the transition from classroom to virtual learning

Amid COVID-19 challenges, Tusla’s Child Safeguarding Training took center stage, transitioning seamlessly from traditional to virtual learning.

The City of Malmö welcomes you to the European Social Services Conference in June!

The City of Malmö has been at the forefront of digitalization efforts by implementing social work-programmes empowering possibilities of self-service, efficient communication through digital apps & chat services.

Re-imagining social services: person-centred supports and sustainable outcomes

Conference partner, Deloitte will share their insights during the ESN conference on June 15th, focusing on how governments can create digital enablers to support citizens facing multiple barriers.

How proactive social care can protect the most vulnerable 

The new proactive model of social care which relies on integrated data, better risk modeling & personalized care enables front line workers to reduce the need for crisis support.

Keep data protection regulations in mind when developing new digital solutions!

Maintaining awareness of data protection regulations is crucial when designing digital-based social services.

What emerging technology trends mean for social services agencies

Conference partner, Accenture shares how embracing digitalisation enables agencies to proactively intervene at an earlier stage and achieve improved outcomes for the people they serve.

Reducing poverty and social exclusion with a new data-driven model: the City of Milan

Examining the City of Milan’s case which addresses poverty and social exclusion through an innovative data-driven approach.

Youth in Kinship Placement: Challenges, Solutions, and the Role of Technology

Conference partner Binti explores the challenges, solutions, and the role of technology in supporting youth placed in kinship care.

Digitalising social care services

Conference partner, Tietoevry shares how Tietoevry Care product Lifecare is personalizing social care services and creating digital advantage for both professionals and citizens.

Transforming social services through digitalisation – an experience from Sweden

SKR describes their project to develop the efficient use of services or tech products to improve the care for older people in ten municipalities

A sustainable Welfare State: interoperability as key to the provision of social services

Conference partner, KPMG share their insights on how the WAAS project allows different welfare-state actors to plan, design and implement integrated and shared interventions, together with a more transparent use of public and private resources.

“Held to Ransom! How to Prepare for Cyberattacks”

Monica Persson, FSS Chair and Social Services Director, Karlstad Municipality, Sweden. A workshop about a cyberattack which resulted in the shutdown of IT systems in the municipality of Kalix

Responding to crisis situation with social vouchers: the example of UK government support for disadvantaged school children

This successful experience underlines that voucher solutions which channel social aid can efficiently enable all the stakeholders, public and private, collaborate towards a public social goal.