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External Systems Points of Contact, CARES SPOCs, County Leadership, CARES Implementation Coordinators, and OCM Coordinators:   April 1, 2025 UPDATE: As stated in the original communication sent out on March 4, 2025, the CWS-CARES Data Dictionary will be published on a quarterly basis. This update is to notify everyone that v0.03 of the CWS-CAR...

All SPOCs and Technical Contacts: April 1, 2025 UPDATE: The California Department of Technology (CDT) is reporting that the issue with the Virtual Private Network (VPN) has been resolved. Users should now be able to access VPN. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The California Department o...

Definitions The CWS-CARES Data Dictionary and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) are designed to assist counties and other data partners in understanding the structure, purpose, and use of data within CWS-CARES.   The Data Dictionary is a reference guide that explains the structure and meaning of data in CWS-CARES system, such as database f...

When an organization replaces a software system, the changes extend beyond the technology. The transition requires updates to workflows, processes, policies, and procedures that impact the way staff perform their daily tasks. This is especially true for a change as comprehensive as the transition from CWS/CMS to CWS-CARES.  To support a smoot...

Stakeholder Briefing #2: January 2025 Stakeholder Briefing sessions are pivotal to keep counties, tribes, and partner organizations informed on the CWS-CARES project. The second Stakeholder Briefing Session was held on January 29, 2025. There were 557 virtual attendees for this session – the largest recorded participation rate to date. 52 count...

Background One of the main benefits in transitioning from legacy to CWS-CARES is the creation of a single, comprehensive data system. With streamlined case data entry and storage, counties will save time and resources and reduce the need for supplementary external systems.   What are external systems?  An external system is defined by the p...

A system interface is the point of interaction or communication between different systems. Interfaces allow systems to interact with each other and share data. CARES V1 will include the following interfaces: Case Management Assessment (CMA) Suite (Opeeka) Structured Decision Making (SDM) Facility Management System (LIS/FAS Data) Fos...

The CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) is grounded in meaningful Tribal Consultation and Engagement that elevate and assist in building the capacity of the State, Tribes, and Counties to collaboratively create and sustain an equitable continuum of care for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. The Office of Tribal Affairs,...

CARES SPOCs, Implementation Coordinators, County Leadership, Tribal Leadership, Probation Leadership, State Leadership, and OCM Coordinators: We are pleased to share the CARES Explorer – March 2025 issue, the newsletter for staying up to date on the CWS-CARES project. This is sent directly to our key stakeholders for project communications...

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