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Strengthening Coordination: New External Systems Resources
CWDS Website Update: The External Systems Portal
To make it easier to stay informed, the new External Systems Portal serves as your one-stop shop for all external systems information. The portal includes monthly meeting recordings and materials, along with other helpful resources to keep organizations connected and prepared. To access these materials, please log in using your county email address.
External Systems Monthly Meetings
The CWS-CARES Project launched a new External Systems Monthly Meeting Series to create a consistent space for organizations to connect with the Project team, share updates, ask questions, and stay aligned on upcoming activities. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 10–11 AM.
Topics covered so far:
- July 10: Kickoff and External Systems Overview
- August 14: Resource Family Approval (RFA) Overview
- September 11: Data Conversion and County Engagement Milestones
Upcoming session topics:
- October 16 [updated]: Continued Operations – Validating and Preparing External Systems for CWS-CARES V1 Go-Live
- November 13: Exploring Validation Tools and Activities
If you would like to receive a meeting invite, please contact the External Systems Coordination Unit (ESCU) Team.
Originally published in the CWS-CARES Explorer.