Factors

Factors will only be configured for the outcome plan. With regards to the factors to be configured for child welfare:

• The Start Date value will always be April 1, 2011
• The End Date value will always be blank
• The Reference value will always be blank
• The Rating Interval value will always be 30 days

  Table 1. Configured Outcome Management Factors

  Name	Type	Description
  Substance Abuse	Need	This factor identifies whether the client has a substance abuse problem.
  Parenting Skills	Barrier	This factor identifies whether the caregiver's parenting skills are a strength or an issue.
  Child's Functioning	Need	This factor identifies whether the child's medical or psychological health is a strength or an issue.