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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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ)
An abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning.
License
In the context of CALS, a basic permit to operate a facility.
Licensed, Certified, or Approved Home or Facility
In the context of CALS, a home or facility that the agency of jurisdiction has authorized to provide care and supervision.
Licensee
An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, county, city, public agency, or other government entity having the authority and responsibility for the operation of a facility or home.
Licensing Administrative Action Record System (LAARS)
System that allows agencies to verify if a new applicant has been the subject of a prior licensing administrative action within CDSS.
Licensing Information System (LIS)
An automated system utilized by CCLD staff to record facility licensing information. The system contains facility information and individual caregiver background check status and tracks payments for applications, annual billing, and civil penalty fees.
Licensing Information System/Field Automation System (LIS/FAS)
A Licensing Information System (LIS) is a specialized electronic or computerized system used by government agencies to manage and administer various types of licenses. A Field Automation System (FAS) is a technology-driven approach to streamline and optimize operations in a field-based environment. It involves using software and digital tools to automate tasks traditionally done manually, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)
Staff that perform technical work to license and evaluate community care facilities; respond to complaints, incident reports, and inquiries; and conduct investigations.
Limited Adverse Effect
The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might: (i) cause a degradation in mission capability to an extent and duration that the organization is able to perform its primary functions, but the effectiveness of the functions is noticeably reduced; (ii) result in minor damage to organizational assets; (iii) result in minor financial loss; or (iv) result in minor harm to individuals.
Live
The fourth and final CWDS Digital Service stage used to report point-in-time status of each Digital Service (e.g., Intake). The objective of this stage is to implement a release that encompasses the full scope of the Digital Services including feature enhancements and new features, as required. The outputs of this stage include, but are not limited to, the following: all organizations trained and implemented on the Digital Service, and the Digital Service satisfies prioritized functionality.