CWDS Glossary
The CWDS Glossary includes a List of Acronyms and defined terms captured from various models, reports, and other artifacts pertaining to the Child Welfare System – California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) Project. The Glossary standardizes terms used across the various project disciplines; each term is defined with its meaning specific to the project domain.
The State may update the CWDS Glossary at any time. Any questions please contact CWDS Communications.
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Advanced Planning Document (APD)
Advance Planning Document (APD), Initial advance automated data processing planning or Initial APD means a recorded plan of action to request funding approval for a project which will require the use of ADP service or equipment. The term APD refers to a Planning APD, or to a planning and/or development and implementation action document, i.e., Implementation APD, or to an Advance Planning Document Update.
Agency of Jurisdiction
In the context of certification, approval, or licensing of homes or facilities, the governmental agency responsible for licensing, approving, or certifying that a unique set of facilities or homes meets the legal requirements to be licensed, certified, or approved.
Agile
An approach to software development based on iterative and incremental development that aligns product delivery with customer needs.
Agile Development Pre-Qualified (ADPQ) Vendor Pool (ADPQ Vendor Pool)
A pool of vendors established by the CHHSA that will provide user-centered design and Agile Software Development services, based upon their submission of a functioning prototype, working source code, and a narrative description of the technical approach used to create the prototype.
Agile Software Development
An umbrella term for iterative, incremental software development methodologies including but not limited to Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, Kanban, Crystal, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Lean, and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). Agile Software
Development is an alternative to traditional phase-driven “waterfall” development method.
Agile Sprint Planning
The process by which increments of work are planned, estimated, and committed to by the Contractor*.
Aid Code
A two-character code, developed by the State of California to facilitate the administration of Medi-Cal, describes the level of benefit to which a recipient is eligible. An Aid Code also determines what the provider may claim under Medi-Cal regulations.
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
Congress created the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) public assistance program in the 1930’s as part of the Social Security Act (Title IV-A). AFDC was replaced by TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) in the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).
Alert
System generated information that results from system use or pertains to their role, position, and/or user group.
All County Information Notice (ACIN)
An information-only notice developed and distributed by a California health and human services agency to specific roles (e.g., welfare directors, administrative law judges) within every California county per a court order or change in state or federal policy, guidance or regulation.