Q: What is the correct name to reference this project. We've seen CARES V1, CARES, CWS-CARES?
A: CWS-CARES (Child Welfare Service - California Automated Response and Engagement System) is the official system name, often shortened to CWS-CARES. CWS-CARES V1 refers to the first version of CWS-CARES expected to be released in October 2026.