CWS-CARES SPOCs:
May 1, 2026 UPDATE: This is an update to the February 19, 2026, communication requesting participants for Data Conversion
Mock Cycles 1 and 2. Mock Cycle 2 is the next full load of organization data from CWS/CMS and select systems into CWS-CARES for review. This validation helps confirm that real-world records appear accurately and completely in the system.
Mock Cycle 2 data will now be loaded into the Production Simulation environment. Beginning May 26, 2026, participants will be able to validate converted data as part of Production Simulation activities rather than through a separate Mock Cycle 2 process.
Support for data validation will be provided through regular support channels, including Office Hours.
Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility as we align Production Simulation and data conversion readiness activities.
If you have questions about data conversion, please contact CWDS Data Conversion.
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February 19, 2026
Participants Requested for Data Conversion Mock Cycles 1 and 2 – Survey Due March 2, 2026
All CWS-CARES SPOCs:
As CWS-CARES continues statewide readiness efforts, we appreciate your continued partnership in data validation activities.
The next phase is Data Conversion Mock Cycles 1 and 2. These are full test runs where organization data from CWS/CMS and select systems are converted into CWS-CARES to review real-world records and confirm the data appears accurately and completely in the system.
We are seeking one (1) to five (5) participants per organization who are familiar with their data to support this effort. All participants will receive calendar invitations and communications for both cycles, so you do not need to indicate which cycle(s) they plan to support.
Timeline
Mock Cycle 1: March 23, 2026 – April 10, 2026
Mock Cycle 2: April 21, 2026 – May 4, 2026
Participants may support one or both cycles. Mock Cycle 2 will include system improvements, sealed and sensitive records, and updated user access settings in preparation for Production Simulation.
Support
Participation includes a one-hour kickoff and a wrap-up session. Orientation sessions and semi-weekly office hours will be available to support questions and issue review. Time spent on validation is flexible and based on each organization’s level of review.
Action Required:
Please complete the brief survey by March 2, 2026, so we can set up user access:
CWS-CARES Data Conversion Mock Cycles 1 and 2 Survey
Only one survey response per organization is needed, so please coordinate internally before submitting.
If you have questions, please contact CWDS Data Conversion.