What is e-SCARF?
e-SCARF is the electronic version of SCARF (Supporting Children And Responding to Families),
a case management system for child and family services.
Just like SCARF, e-SCARF aims to meet individual child needs. It strengthens families and
connects families to communities. It provides transparent casework processes that are both
accountable and standardized. It is very inclusive of families.
Are the principles of e-SCARF the same as SCARF?
Yes. Casework principles and practice promoted are the same for both e-SCARF and SCARF. e-SCARF however is able to guide practice better by providing more prompts useful to workers and defining essential information known as ‘mandatory fields’. For example, the important principles of Client Participation and Transparency are supported by e-SCARF’s requirements for closing records.
How does it work?
e-SCARF provides case management tools in an electronic format that systematically guides
workers from initial contact with client, to closure of work. The information gathered aims
to identify areas of difficulty and sets up streamlined planning processes for how needs are
to be met. Review of plans is made easier by the quick identification of and access to current
information.
By inputting the information electronically, client files automatically convert case notes
to statistical data. This auto population of key information actively reduces case workload
by allowing information to be moved between referral, assessment, planning and review.
Information is easy to find, easy to read and easy to track. More importantly, duplication and
repetition is kept to a minimum.
Better reporting
e-SCARF streamlines reporting by offering information at a glance. No more agonizing over
monthly or annual report requirements. Information is readily accessible for funding body
reporting or client case reports.
Reporting enhances better management of case workload and assists in planning for
Program Managers and the agency as a whole.
The big picture
e-SCARF also enables users to participate in collaborative research projects and enhances
evidenced based work practices.
With widespread use of e-SCARF, Family Support in Australia and New Zealand will be able to
contribute significantly to global research to improve the lives of children.
What are the costs?
Try our online demonstration
Click here to view our online demonstration
Thinking of using e-SCARF?
Please contact us at 02 92182327 or email us at info@scarf.org.au
e-SCARF Technical Requirements and Price Summary
Products
e-SCARF is the electronic version of the licensed product, SCARF. e-SCARF provides child & family support agencies with access to and use of all SCARF materials. An End User Agreement with SCARF Australia is required to access and use e-SCARF.
e-SCARF
e-SCARF allows the electronic completion, filing and storage of SCARF client files and provides a range of consolidated client reports. e-SCARF is suited to agencies with intranet resources & diverse geographic program locations, and as such is recommended for use across a wide area network.
Agency hosts on their own server |
|
0-5 employees |
$550 |
6-10 employees |
$950 |
11-20 employees |
$1,500 |
21-40 employees |
$2,000 |
40+ employees |
$25 per additional employee |
For other hosting options please |
Prices do not include 10% GST. Charities can reclaim as an input tax credit. Amount payable, should the ‘per child per annum’ calculation not exceed the stated minimum payment.
Minimum e-SCARF System Requirements
All SCARF versions have been developed to operate in a Microsoft environment.
e-SCARF
e-SCARF needs to be installed on a server with the following requirements:
Processor
Intel Pentium processor equivalent, running at 500MHz or faster.
Memory
At least 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended).
Disk Space
To run e-SCARF, a minimum of 500MB of available hard disc space is required after installation of required software to support the system; this does not
take into account the space required for either database server or database
backups, which may be installed in another server. At least 2GB of space are
recommended.
Operating System
Server: Windows 2000server, Windows 2003 server.
Workstation: Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP.
e-SCARF
Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Later
Microsoft IIS 5.0 or later
Workstation
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher