Newly Integrated System Revolutionizes Networking

BestNotes announced today the integration of its treatment program information management system with Family Bridge, an online tool for families of troubled teens created by the aftercare experts at Homeward Bound.

"Thousands of families currently access information about their children through the BestNotes web portal," said Nathan Olsen, co-founder of BestNotes. "But this integration with Family Bridge provides families with an improved interactive setting to work with all team members. For schools and programs, the integration takes the BestNotes portal to the next level by providing additional features that greatly enhance a program's ability to engage the home team."

Designed to improve the way professionals and families connect, Family Bridge offers families with teens in treatment access to clinical updates, parent library, message center, photo album, calendar, and blog. In addition, Family Bridge provides treatment programs with a foundation for creating or augmenting their own aftercare program.

"Combining this online resource with BestNotes means joining the very best back-end tool for treatment programs with the most innovative and easy-to-use parent portal," said Dr. Tim Thayne, founder of Homeward Bound. "Together they create a tandem system, unlike any other in the industry."

For more information on the integration of BestNotes and Family Bridge, contact Homeward Bound founder Dr. Tim Thayne.

About BestNotes:
BestNotes is a web-based HIPAA compliant information management system, designed specifically for therapeutic schools and programs. Features include an integrated online application system, marketing and admissions management, advanced clinical documentation system, academic grade book, and statistical reports.

About Family Bridge:
In response to a need for more effective communication between families and professionals of troubled teens in any treatment setting, the aftercare specialists at Homeward Bound created Family Bridge. This online social networking tool helps treatment programs and educational consultants augment the value of their services to families of troubled teens and offers programs a basis or addition to their own aftercare.

About Homeward Bound:
Designed to fill the need for more effective aftercare help for teens finishing treatment, Homeward Bound is recognized as the pioneer and industry leader in nationwide aftercare and transition management. The company's innovative, evidence-based aftercare program has helped teens and families bridge the gap between out-of-home treatment and the return to real life for nearly five years.