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Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

Google Public Sector

States have seen a rising volume of new unemployment requests, and other social services systems are being stressed like never before. At the same time, more state employees have transitioned to working from home and providing their services remotely. It’s no secret that state governments in the U.S.

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Creating composable applications for seamless government services

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many of the hardest-to-solve societal challenges, such as climate mitigation and social service delivery, require cross-agency, composable solutions to have their intended impact. New public sector obstacles develop and old ones can evolve over time without regard to agency missions.

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Singapore’s NHG Cares App uses AWS to support a healthier population

AWS Public Sector Blog

They can even connect residents to a social service agency or an active aging center near their homes. The integrated health and social care support provided to the residents helps them to stay on top of their health goals and potentially prevent chronic conditions.

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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Using technology to improve social services HOPICS is one of five housing coordinators for Los Angeles County with a focus on South Los Angeles. Available on AWS Marketplace Public sector organizations need to balance extensive regulatory and compliance obligations with cost-effective procurement strategies.

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UC Davis, VALID AI and Google Cloud collaborate to overcome SDOH Challenges with generative AI

Google Public Sector

Visibility into housing information would allow providers to partner with social services to offer targeted support such as emergency housing, rental support, and/or permanent housing. Google Public Sector has committed Google Cloud credits to this initiative through our Google Cloud Research program.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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How Virginia unleashed the power of data

AWS Public Sector Blog

It is an integral foundation because it builds trust with data sources, such as the state health department, private hospital associations, and the department of social services, and fosters their participation in governance activities as data trust members. I knew it could build the solutions I needed, and I knew it was secure.”