CARES Compass – Volume 2, Issue 1 – January 2025

We are pleased to present the third issue of the CARES Compass, the two-page executive summary with upcoming project communications and brief informational highlights:  
  • Stakeholder Briefing #2: This is a reminder of the next CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing session on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – 9AM to 12PM. This session will provide you with valuable insights into CWS-CARES and an opportunity to ask questions.  
  • Coming Soon - CARES 101 Video: Get ready for the CWS-CARES video #3, coming in early spring 2025.  
  • Extended User Scenario Testing (EUST) 2: Read about how many counties have volunteered to participate in this activity and important dates to keep in mind.  
  • RFA with CWS-CARES: In the future, Resource Family Approval (RFA) features will be integrated into CWS-CARES. We highlight the activities in progress.  
  • Upcoming Events and Communications: This is a list of CWS-CARES communications that will be released in the next three months.  
The newest issue of the CARES Compass is available here: The CARES Compass January 2025 | Volume 2, Issue 1
We appreciate your continued commitment to staying informed. 

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