Q: Is Child Welfare Services-California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) going to be accessible while not on the county network?
A: CWS-CARES will be accessible via supported devices connected to the county network*. *Connectivity to the county network may be via a hardwired or a wireless network connection or over the Internet via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection as implemented by counties. Users must be authenticated by the county’s identity and access management system.