2021-22 Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Reporting System (ES) Program RFP (2nd Release)

Purpose: The purpose of the ES Program is to improve the system of sharing information for suspected child abuse cases by establishing an electronic Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) system that will be used by district attorney offices, local law enforcement, and county child welfare services departments. For many years, the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) has been shared by county agencies primarily by fax, which has become technologically outdated. This method of sharing critical information is insufficient for timely and reliable communication. In 2005, Los Angeles County identified the need for an electronic Suspected Child Abuse Report System (eSCARS) and developed a secure web-based database that is used by the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, the district attorney’s office, and local law enforcement agencies. In fiscal year 2016-17, the Cal OES Victim Services Branch released an RFP to fund three additional counties with CJA funds to develop and implement eSCARS. Santa Barbara County, Yolo County, and Fresno County were awarded funds and are currently finalizing their eSCARS development. Through interviews with Santa Barbara County, Yolo County, Fresno County, and Los Angeles County, the eSCARS Guidance Document (Attachment A) was developed by NPC Research. The Guidance Document provides detailed steps for developing an eSCARS. This document must be used by the counties selected for funding. The purpose of the ES Program is to improve the system of sharing information for suspected child abuse cases by establishing an electronic SCAR system that will be used by district attorney offices, local law enforcement agencies, and child welfare services departments. Eligible Applicants: The Applicant must be a county district attorney’s office and must have cooperative participation with their county child welfare services department and local law enforcement agencies. Eligible Geographies: All California Counties

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