Technology for Your Pet

In the world of smart phones, smart watches, and even smart toothbrushes (I learned such a thing existed at my dentist this morning) it was only a matter of time before technology caught up to our pets. As I am the soon to be expecting and very proud father of a Chocolate Lab puppy, my…

8 Secure Ways to Fill Out CPS Paperwork without a Pen and Paper

I know. You just read the title and are thinking, “Yeah, right!” But I am dead serious. The ChildFirst Mobile Solution gets the job done, without using pen and paper…or pencil…or marker…or any type of handwriting tool.     First you should know that there are two critical components of the ChildFirst Solution: A Mobile…

Decoding Those Business and Data Collection Acronyms

This week, as I was setting up swimming lessons with my son’s coach via email, I typed “ttys” and hit “send.” A few hours later, I received a reply with details of when and where the lessons would take place, followed by a question: “What does ttys mean?” I was temporarily stunned that someone could…

Star TSP100 $10 Instant Rebate

For a limited time, get a $10 Instant Rebate on select Star Micronics TSP100 Series Receipt Printers! **The price on L-TronDirect.com Reflects the $10 Instant Rebate** Why the TSP100 Series? All-in-one, all accessories are included in the box with the printer “Plug and Play” USB or Ethernet Drivers Includes AllReceipts, a free digital receipt solution…

Field Visits and Beyond: The Duties of a CPS Caseworker

We have a brand-new mobile solution that is specially designed for caseworkers in the Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of Social Services (DSS) realms. When the solution was first introduced, it was brand-new to me, so one of my co-workers explained the details and I decided to…

The Story of 5 Foster Children and a Caseworker

My husband and I have been great friends with another couple for years. Last year, this couple – let’s call them “Bob” and “Betty” – did one of the most amazing things…ever! They took in FIVE foster children, siblings ranging from infancy through 8 years old. I think it goes without saying that Bob and Betty’s…

9 Steps to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud in America accounts for 47 percent of the worldwide total, and 76 percent of the data breaches[1]. In 2014, approximately 31.8 million Americans had their credit cards breached, a 300 percent rise in one year. It seems that as fast as technology moves to protect us, hackers are just as fervently seeking…