Maintained on Computer Databases

Besides using computers to keep track of client information, collaboratives may wish to maintain information in computer systems for the following purposes:

• "Researching needs for services in the community."

• "Reporting services provided by particular agencies."

• "Evaluating the effectiveness of services."

• "Assessing cost-effectiveness of services."

• "Planning for the future."

• "Assisting in comprehensive assessments of client needs."

• "Finding services in the community that can meet the client's needs."

• "Tracking the cost of providing the services." (Soler & Peters, 1993, p. 17)

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