NC is using new technology to connect ex-inmates with social services

North Carolina is using new technology to help former inmates connect with social services. 

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has adopted a statewide coordinated care network called NCCARE360, which streamlines resources for those who work with people emerging from incarceration. 

The state's Reentry Programs and Services section is using the network to assist former inmates in finding housing, employment and transportation.

The network, which was originally created for the state Department of Health and Human Services, also allows for the secure tracking of a client's referrals and progress.

DPS official Nicole Sullivan calls the network a “one-stop-shop” for connecting people with community assistance.

According to a news release, other agencies incorporating the technology include the Division of Adult Correction, the Division of Juvenile Justice, and the 17 local reentry councils throughout the state.