CWDS Glossary
The CWDS Glossary includes a List of Acronyms and defined terms captured from various models, reports, and other artifacts pertaining to the Child Welfare System – California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) Project. The Glossary standardizes terms used across the various project disciplines; each term is defined with its meaning specific to the project domain.
The State may update the CWDS Glossary at any time. Any questions please contact CWDS Communications.
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Case Record
An electronic and/or written record for each child receiving child welfare services including, but not limited to, the emergency response protocol. The case record contains all of the documentation requirements specified by the Division 31 regulations and includes court documents maintained by the child welfare services agency, as defined in Rule 5.552 of the California Rules of Court (CDSS Manual Policies and Procedures Division 31).
Cashiering and Centralized Licensing Fee (CLF) system (CLF system)
A system that supports the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and is accessed through the Licensing Information System (LIS). It displays facility profiles and transaction history, contains accounting functions including check processing, and generates a Report of Collection. The CLF uses ADABAS for data storage and interfaces with an e-Payment portal via daily batch process.
Catchment Area
The geographical area served by an institution that can be defined by region, county, or within county borders (e.g., according to zip codes or other city boundaries).
Certification, Approval, and Licensing Services (CALS)
A CWS-CARES Digital Service supporting the certification, approval, and licensing of homes and facilities.
Certified Family Home (CFH)
A family residence certified by a licensed foster family agency and issued a certificate of approval by that agency as meeting licensing standards, and used only by that foster family agency for placement. Foster Family Agencies have the certification authority for Certified Family Homes.
Change of Location
When an existing licensed, certified, or approved facility or home changes location (i.e., address), the new facility or home is inspected to ensure that Title 22 regulations or Resource Family Approval written directives are met before a new or updated license, certification, or approval is issued.
Change Request (CR)
A proposal to alter a product, process, or system that can be used to address requirements of the respective product, process, or system.
Characteristic
A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The company executive responsible for the management, implementation, and usability of information and computer technologies.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
The executive responsible for an organization's information and data security.