Intro to CWS-CARES
A two-part introductory overview of California's child welfare case management transformation, highlighting current challenges in CWS/CMS and new capabilities in CWS-CARES.
CWS-CARES Product Demonstrations
CWS-CARES Product Demonstrations
Explore the ongoing evolution of CWS-CARES. This area hosts CWS-CARES product demonstrations that showcase key milestones from our iterative product development process.
Each demo is a point in time snapshot, offering a firsthand look at the features and functionality taking shape within various CWS-CARES service areas. Demos should not be used as a tool to determine specifically how CWS-CARES will operate or look. Demos published are not a 100% representation of what users can expect from CWS-CARES V1.
CWS-CARES is continuously evolving, the content displayed in demos may change as we refine, enhance, and gather product feedback. These demonstrations are an essential way to provide visibility into our progress and highlight the momentum behind the system's development.
Delve into the demos to see how our ideas are being brought to life and how CWS-CARES is moving closer to achieving its full vision.
Find Demos by Service Area
Intake
Serves as the entry point for receiving and screening abuse or neglect reports, routing cases to appropriate responses, and connecting families to prevention and community resources.
Case Management
Coordinates comprehensive care planning and service delivery for children and families, including assessment, placement, adoption, aftercare, and re-entry support.
Courts
Manages the legal processes of child welfare cases by generating and tracking court documents, orders, and compliance activities.
Eligibility
Determines and manages program eligibility for Foster Care, Kin-GAP, Medi-Cal, and Adoption Assistance through integration with CalSAWS.
Resource Management
Oversees providers and services by maintaining directories, matching family needs, and ensuring provider compliance.
Resource Family Approval
Supports creation, approval, and monitoring of Resource Family Homes to ensure safety compliance and manage related complaints or legal actions.
Financial Management
Monitors and administers all child welfare financial activities, including payments, assistance, and operational expenses.
Admin Services
Allows administrators to configure user access, workflows, and templates to meet county needs and support new programs and policies.
Shared Services
Delivers common data and business functions—such as search, history, and assignments—to ensure consistency and reduce redundancy across the system.