Once the documents are scanned into the computer, only a selected few need to be filed into the youth's folder. By scanning them into the computer, it allows for easier access to the information, rather than needing to look through the tangible folder in the file. It also makes it quicker to send the information to a supervisor or provider if it is already electronic. In order to save space and stay organized, most of the papers are discarded once they are scanned. The only papers that need to be filed are those that the youth, their parent, and the care manager had to sign, as well as any of the notes written down in a face to face meeting with the youth and family or the child and family team. It is important to keep any signed documents so you have the actual copy in the future.
