The current CWS/CMS is a legislatively mandated statewide application implemented in 1997 based on the CWS business needs and practices at that time. The system was originally developed to meet the needs of users to assure the safety, permanency and well-being of children at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. It is used by each of the 58 county child welfare and probation agencies, Title IV-E tribes, and the State*.