New & Notable in The PORT

Inform 004 vol.2, (February 2026)

 

 

 

Tech Tips

Use Quotation Marks

If you’re searching for something in The PORT but getting bogged down with irrelevant results, consider wrapping your query in quotes. The PORT will only show results that exactly match whatever you have written in quotes. This makes it much easier to find what you’re looking for and eliminates extraneous search results.

 

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Use of Abbreviations & Acronyms

The PORT Glossary and Approved Abbreviations & Acronyms have been combined into a single list which is found in the Getting Started menu. Definitions of child support terms (if applicable) are listed in drop-down format and can be viewed by clicking the item. Approved abbreviations and/or acronyms are listed in parenthesis after applicable items. When constructing document (e.g. emails, standard works, activity code comments, etc.) the complete words along with the acronym the first time the acronym will be used in the document. The format should be as follows: Support Payor (SP)

 

In the Spotlight

As policy begins to receive an increase in Standard Work review requests, please ensure that all relevant and supporting documentation is included with your submission. Make sure to add all linked, and mentioned documents in the initial email with a Policy Review Request Form. This will help facilitate a complete and timely review.