KIDS “E” Region – Develop Your KIDS Skills
Is there a KIDS process that is a bit confusing to you? Are you new to Child Support and want practice using KIDS? You can use the “E” region to practice without affecting production cases. Remember to have a supervisor designate your agency’s case assignment before starting. Download the E Region Logon Instructions Desk Aid from the Learning Center and use your own KIDS Logon ID to start learning more about KIDS today!

Need some help or ideas? See the following:

• Child Support Introductory Activities course in Learning Center
• KIDS Exercises on the Child Support Partner Resources website, go to Training and then the Child Support Worker Training Resource Page

Caution: The “E” region refreshes periodically and erases all cases. Check the schedule on the Child Support Partner Resources website before starting your practice session.

Upcoming Classes

Child Support Essentials - Webinar
This course provides an essential overview of Child Support and the Kids Information Data System (KIDS). Hands-on activities assist in building knowledge of the Child Support Program and how KIDS works. Scenarios and activities provide essential building blocks to guide workers on the path to working through the beginning processes of Child Support and supporting the children of our state.

• March 07 - 11, 2022
• May 09 - 13, 2022
• July 25 - 29, 2022
• November 28 - December 02, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Child Support Essentials - Face to Face Classroom
This course provides an essential overview of Child Support and the Kids Information Data System (KIDS). Hands-on activities assist in building knowledge of the Child Support Program and how KIDS works. Scenarios and activities provide essential building blocks to guide workers on the path to working through the beginning processes of Child Support and supporting the children of our state.

• September 27 - 29, 2022 in Wausau

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Child Support Policy & Program Administration Webinar Series
Do you need overviews of specific child support topics? A 10-part course is being offered to provide an interactive discussion and critical thinking forum.

Each part is a stand-alone course; therefore, it is not required to attend all parts or in any specific order. It is recommended you attend the Overview course.

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Courses included in the series are:

• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 01: Overview
  • February 15, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 02: Case Initiation
  • March 15, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 03: Locate
  • April 19, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 04: Paternity
  • May 17, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 05: Establish
  • June 14, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 06: Administrative Enforcement
  • July 19, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 07: Judicial Enforcement
  • August 16, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 08: Review & Adjust
  • September 20, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 09: Financials
  • October 18, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)
    
    
• Child Support Policy and Program Administration Webinar 10: Performance
  • November 15, 2022 (Virtual Classroom Session)

DocGen Custom Content Creation - Webinar
Are you currently licensed for DocGen Custom Content Creation and need a refresher? Do you need to know how to create, format, distribute, and use custom content in your agency? This virtual course provides instruction on how to access Template Editor to create and delete custom content, then release it to your agency staff for use in creating documents.

• April 28, 2022
• September 13, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Note: We generally allow one user per agency, except for the largest agencies. Licenses are limited, and you must be a licensed user to attend this class.
Questions about getting a license? Contact BCS via the KIDPOL Request Form (https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/kidpol), subject areas "Systems," "DocGen," "Enhancements."

This course covers the information needed to complete the reconciliation and tools to accurately calculate arrears and interest with one or more IV-D cases. It also includes working financial reports to help agencies achieve performance goals, get payments to the family timely, and reduce suspended collections.

• March 23 - 24, 2022
• August 24 - 25, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Financial Processing in KIDS - Webinar
This course covers the skills essential for managing the financial functions in KIDS and the CSA operations.

• February 21 - 24, 2022
• October 24 - 27, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Financial Processing in KIDS - Face to Face Classroom
This course covers the skills essential for managing the financial functions in KIDS and the CSA operations.

• July 12 - 14, 2022 in Green Bay

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Intergovernmental Case Management - Webinar
Intergovernmental cases provides some of the most complex scenarios faced in Child Support casework. Sometimes it's hard to determine where to start and certain questions arise. Where are the parents located? Is there a child support order and if yes, where is it? Which forms do I complete? Which documents do I file in a Wisconsin court file? How do I ask another state to help modify an order? What is CEJ and controlling order? How can I communicate better with the other state? This virtual class takes an in-depth approach to working through case scenarios.

• February 08 - 11, 2022
• November 08 - 11, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Intergovernmental Case Management - Face to Face Classroom
Intergovernmental cases provides some of the most complex scenarios faced in Child Support casework. Sometimes it's hard to determine where to start and certain questions arise. Where are the parents located? Is there a child support order and if yes, where is it? Which forms do I complete? Which documents do I file in a Wisconsin court file? How do I ask another state to help modify an order? What is CEJ and controlling order? How can I communicate better with the other state? This 3-day class takes an in-depth approach to working through case scenarios.

• June 07 - 09, 2022 in LaCrosse

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Intergovernmental Workshop - Webinar
The workshop addresses question cases submitted prior to class. This workshop is intended to engage learners in discussion on how to handle specific Intergovernmental situations.

• April 05, 2022
• August 09, 2022
• December 13, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Web Intelligence (Webi) Reporting Tools & Applications for Child Support - Webinar
Webi provides child support program reports not available in Control-D for case management, financials, paternity establishment and other program purposes. It gathers information from KIDS for work lists, evaluating trends and visualizing data in charts and graphs.

This course covers how to access Webi reports, how to use Webi tools, and the application of report information. New reports will be added to Webi every month. Just some of the reports reviewed in class include Caseload Aging and Assignment, Active Children Needing PAT Establishment, Contempt Eligibility, No Payments in the Last 1, 2, or 3 Months, and Potential Case Closure.

• April 27, 2022
• September 15, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Learning Center Tips

Training Transcript
In the left navigation pane of the PTT Learning Center, choose My Information, then Transcript. If you are prompted to Sign On, enter your Learning Center Logon ID and click OK.

You will see your upcoming classes and the last 3 years of your training history. To view your entire training history, select Entire Training Transcript in the upper right portion of the screen.

Clicking on the Select button to the left of a class will take you to the information page for that class or course.

Explanation of the registration statuses:

If you have questions about using this feature in the Learning Center, please call the registration staff at 920-424-1071, or email them at regstaff@uwosh.edu.

4 Key Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Nowadays it’s extremely common for people to find themselves living stress-ridden and hectic lives. We often find ourselves in a hurry to do and achieve so many things – trying to balance careers, families, side-hustles, social lives, workouts & more leave us feeling for lack of a better word – drained.

Has balance become such a lofty goal that for most people it’s no longer feasible? Maybe a good place to start is by simply aiming to find holistic balance in regard to your overall health – aka your mind, body, and soul. Below are 4 ways to help you begin the process.

1. Start with the Food You Eat
2. Give Yourself Time to Rest
3. Arrange a Spa Day in the Comfort of Your Own Home
4. Disconnect from Technology

Learn more at: https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/4-key-ways-to-balance-your-mind-body-and-soul

Reminders

Print Your Own Participant Guides
Training participants are responsible for downloading and printing their own Participant Guides. Directions regarding this are included in the confirmation letter. 

Inclement Weather Phone Number
The Partner Training Team offers a phone number to call when the weather doesn't cooperate with training plans. If you wonder if your in-person class will be held, call the Inclement Weather Number at 608-422-6322 before you drive! A recorded message will announce the status of training sessions.