From Compliance to Connection: What Child Welfare Technology Needs to Become
By Mark Ruf, Lead Innovation Product Manager at Northwoods For years, child welfare technology has largely been built around one […]
Blog
Northwoods Consulting Partners Appoints Jill Nemoir as Chief Executive Officer
Leadership transition marks Northwoods’ next phase of growth, platform modernization, and long-term investment as a Banyan Software company. DUBLIN, Ohio
Leading the Next Chapter at Northwoods: Meet Our CEO, Jill Nemoir
Northwoods was built on a simple belief: the people doing society’s hardest work deserve systems that help them move faster,
When the School Year Ends, Support Continues: Summer Resources for Families
For many children, the end of the school year means longer days, more sunshine, and a well-earned break. But for
A Home for Every Child: What We Heard — And What Comes Next
Child welfare is at an important crossroads. New federal efforts like A Home for Every Child, updated CFSRs, and emerging performance expectations are
In Their Words: Honoring the People Behind the Work
Every day, across the country, social workers show up for people in moments that matter most. Not for recognition. Not for attention. But
How Defiance/Paulding JFS Uses AI to Turn Hours of Casework into Minutes
Across child welfare, caseworkers are expected to make informed decisions while navigating hundreds of pages of documentation for each case.
West Virginia Is Reimagining Support for CPS Workers — Here’s What That Means
Across the country, child protective services teams are facing the same reality: the work is growing more complex while the
What We’re Seeing Across Human Services Right Now — And What It Signals for the Year Ahead
Across the country, something is shifting in human services. Not loudly. Not all at once. But steadily. State and county agencies are reassessing how
In Their Words: What It Means to Serve Families Every Day
In human services, the work is rarely easy — but it is always meaningful. Behind every case file, form, and
Ohio’s $45M Grant for Substance Use Disorder Response: What You Need to Know
Ohio communities continue to carry the weight of the opioid crisis—on families, frontline workers, and the systems designed to support them. This second round
Managing Change in Human Services: What to Look For in a Technology Partner
Change is nothing new in human services. Policies evolve. Funding shifts. Workforce challenges persist. And every year, agencies are asked