CWS-CARES Weekly Digest - January 12, 2026

CARES SPOCs, Implementation Coordinators, OCM Coordinators, County Leadership, Tribe Leadership, Probation Leadership, and State Leadership:

In this Weekly Digest:

• New CWS-CARES Data Dictionary Update Available and 2026 Office Hours Schedule
• Reminder: Register for the CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing #5
• CWS-CARES is Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026

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New CWS-CARES Data Dictionary Update Available and 2026 Office Hours Schedule
An updated version of the CWS-CARES Data Dictionary (V0.08) is available starting today, January 12, 2026:

• CWS-CARES Data Dictionary V0.08 will be available on the Microsoft Teams Channel: CARES Data Dictionary under Files.   
• The Intro tab of the CWS-CARES Data Dictionary highlights all updates in the new version, making it easy to see what’s new or changed.

Update: CWS-CARES Data Dictionary & SqlDBM Office Hours in 2026

As we move into 2026, Office Hours for the CWS-CARES Data Dictionary and SqlDBM will be provided through the Tableau/Salesforce CARES102 Environment Office Hours.

These Office Hours are held every Wednesday and will continue to offer a forum for questions, discussion, and guidance.

For questions related to CARES102 Office Hours, please contact: otsicwdsanalyticstransition@otsi.ca.gov.

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Reminder: Register for the CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing #5

Stakeholder Briefing #5 will take place on January 28, 2026 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Please forward this registration invitation to all organization staff and end users who may be impacted by the transition to CWS-CARES. Register here: CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing #5: January 2026 | Registration.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing?
A: The Stakeholder Briefing is a series of webinars with Project updates and system demonstrations. These webinars are an opportunity for all stakeholders to engage directly with CWS-CARES leadership.

Q: Who can attend CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefings?
A: All stakeholders are invited to attend the Stakeholder Briefing. This includes end users, county leadership, Tribal representatives, SPOCs, Implementation Coordinators, and more.

Q: How do I register for Stakeholder Briefing #5?
A: Please register using the following link: CWS-CARES Stakeholder Briefing #5: January 2026 | Registration. Registration takes less than a minute by entering your name, email, and county or organization. Once registration is complete, a meeting notice with the session information will be automatically sent to the email provided. Registration is required to attend.

If you require any accommodations to attend this meeting, such as an ASL interpreter, please notify CWDS Customer Relations at: CWS_CustRel@otsi.ca.gov at least one week in advance, or as soon as possible.

Stakeholder Briefing #5 agenda:

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CWS-CARES is Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr., Project communications may be delayed on this date. The Weekly Digest will not be distributed on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will resume January 26, 2026.

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Thank you for following our progress! Share your feedback on this CWS-CARES Weekly Digest here: CWS-CARES Weekly Digest Feedback Form. Subscribe to future issues here: CWS-CARES Weekly Digest Subscription Form.

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Action Required

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