All SPOCs and Technical Contacts:
An interim CWS/CMS release has been scheduled to allow counties an opportunity to receive new content prior to the next release. Release 9.6.1 (R9.6.1) is an optional release and will include the following content:
- SCR 9049 – Forms Release Update #1 for 2026
The forms included in this release are:
- ICWA-010(A) Indian Child Inquiry Attachment (January 2026)
- ICWA-020 Parental Notification of Indian Status (January 2026)
- JV-320 Orders Under Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 366.24, 366.26, 727.3, 727.31 (January 2026)
- JV-410 Findings and Orders After Detention Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 319) (January 2026)
- ADOPT-200 Adoption Request (July 2025)
- ADOPT-210 Adoption Agreement (July 2025)
- ADOPT-215 Adoption Order (July 2025)
- ADOPT-230 Adoption Expenses (July 2025)
R9.6.1 will be implemented on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. This will be an optional release. Co-Existent Counties will not be required to implement this release. The content will be included in the ensuing required release, R9.8, which is planned to be implemented on July 11, 2026.
Important Dates
- Monday, May 11, 2026 – IBM stages the MSI file
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Go-live at 6:00 PM
Action Required
Co-Existent Counties
Distribute the release through the normal county process. Since R9.6.1 is an optional release, Co-Existent Counties can plan to deploy the update when it is most convenient for them after the go-live, after 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Dedicated Counties
IBM will distribute the MSI file to the Dedicated Counties on Monday, May 11, 2026. Release 9.6.1 will be installed automatically via the normal release deployment process by IBM at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
For best results the users should do the following on Tuesday, May 12, 2026:
- Reboot the workstation and log into Windows at least once to receive the Release 9.6.1 installer.
- When leaving the office at the end of that day, reboot the workstation again, but do not log into Windows.
- Leave the workstation powered on so that automatic installation can occur overnight.
If users experience any issues with CWS/CMS, please follow your county process for reporting issues or you may contact the IBM Boulder Help Desk at 1-800-428-8268.