Fern5827
August 22nd 03, 08:25 PM
Subject: 2.5B spent on SACWIS database so far
From: (Fern5827)
Date: 8/20/2003 6:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: >
And the computer's data are no more accurate than what's been entered into it.
GIGO. Many states, still however, have not joined into the system.
The states ponied up and the Feds contributed half. Most researchers still
mistrust the data.
And CPS agencies are still looking for files, mishandling cases, and making
wrong decisions.
SACWIS= State automated child welfare information system.
Source: The Washington Times ( Don't complain to me about the veracity of
this source)
From: (Fern5827)
Date: 8/20/2003 6:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: >
And the computer's data are no more accurate than what's been entered into it.
GIGO. Many states, still however, have not joined into the system.
The states ponied up and the Feds contributed half. Most researchers still
mistrust the data.
And CPS agencies are still looking for files, mishandling cases, and making
wrong decisions.
SACWIS= State automated child welfare information system.
Source: The Washington Times ( Don't complain to me about the veracity of
this source)