James Duckens

This planning roadmap for Child Welfare Digital Services outlines key milestones across product development, implementation activities, and system releases for the California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES), CARES Resource Family Approval (RFA), CARES-Live, and Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS). The plan details timelines for various functionalities, including screening, investigations, case management, placement, and reporting, alongside training and organizational change management. Its objective is to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness of child welfare services for state, county, and Tribal partners.

The strategic plan emphasizes collaborative action to improve the health and well-being of the United States-Mexico border population. It identifies ten priority areas, including chronic diseases, communicable diseases, healthy environments, maternal and child health, mental health, mobile populations, preparedness and response for public health emergencies, substance use disorders, and interpersonal violence prevention. The plan also focuses on eight cross-cutting capacities and capabilities, such as healthcare system strengthening, interoperable surveillance, joint research, information sharing, risk assessment, aligned professional competencies, cross-sectoral collaborations, and joint preparedness and response plans.

The IT and Data Strategic Plan for the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) outlines a vision for a future where technology and data are leveraged to deliver comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable health and human services to all Californians. It focuses on person-centered solution strategies, integration of technology solutions, optimization of data and technology resources, and the use of data-driven insights to inform decisions and promote equity. The plan emphasizes the importance of governance, strategic asset management, data portfolio management, and a culture of partnership to achieve its objectives.