Children are clearly grouped by location, with an obvious differentiation between those living at home vs. removed from their parents.
Obvious alerts indicate any missing locations.
Temporary locations are visually nested within long-term locations to more clearly represent physical reality.
An individual action button for each child shortens the data entry process. The clearer "Update Location" label eliminates the Add/Edit confusion. Where placement dates coincide, multiple children's placements can be updated together using either c
Modal-based updates better match the mental model of adding to the timeline while eliminating accidental data overwrites. Where applicable, previous locations are automatically end-dated as new locations are added, reducing both data entr
Confirmation messaging allows users to review updates for errors prior to saving, further reducing the likelihood of mistakes that could potentially affect child safety. New information is highlighted to make reading easier. 
Length of time each child has been in her current location has been added to discourage unnecessary moves and to remind caseworkers of child needs. Toddlers and babies for example, need more frequent check-ins, since they are not yet attending
A click away, the new timeline-inspired Placements and Locations History gives a much more visually representative view of each child's experience while in state care than the previous interface. 
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