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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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
A structured process designed to help people understand the causes of past problems for the purpose of preventing recurrence.
Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter (RHYS)
A short-term shelter and services to runaway youth and homeless youth who voluntarily enter the facility. A youth cannot stay in a RHYS for more than 21 consecutive days from the date of admission. A RHYS serves youth 12 to 17 years of age, inclusive, or 18 and completing high school or its equivalent, who are in need of services and without a place of shelter (homeless youth), or who have run away from their home or place of legal residence without permission of a parent, legal guardian, or foster parent (runaway youth).
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