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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Sprint Zero Phase
The period of time prior to a Sprint team commencing delivery Sprints (e.g., Discovery).
SSANAME3
A software development kit (SDK) developed by Identity Systems that enables organizations to build business application programs to search, match, rank, and analyze records about people, companies, products, addresses and various other identity data. It can be executed on most any platform and operates on data stored in any database. It supports the CWS/CMS search functionality (e.g., phonetic search).
State Administrative Manual (SAM)
A reference resource for statewide policies, procedures, requirements, and information developed and issued by authoring agencies which include the Governor's Office, Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Human Resources (CalHR), Department of General Services (DGS), and the California Department of Technology (CDT).
State Approved Downtime
The amount of downtime approved by the State*.
State Business Day(s)
All weekdays on which the State is open to the public to conduct business.
State Data Center
California Department of Technology, Office of Technology Services. Provides application hosting services, standardized server and operating system configurations, deployment, management, and administration of software applications including middleware and databases, storage, networking, and disaster recovery.
State Data Exchange (SDX)
SDX is a batch data exchange that provides Title 16 data to states that administer federally funded income and/or health maintenance programs.
Statement of Facts (SOF)
A CCLD form sent to the CDSS Legal Division to request an administrative action be initiated against an applicant, licensee, or individual. The SOF identifies a facility or home and its licensee, summarizes the violations and evidence, and lists the witnesses who might testify.
Statement of Issues
The legal pleading which outlines the Department’s position that an application should be denied. A person or entity who is denied licensure after submitting an application has appeal rights and is entitled to have their case heard before an administrative law judge.
Statement of Work (SOW)
The document that captures and defines all aspects of your project. You’ll note the activities, deliverables, and timetable for the project. It’s an extremely detailed document as it will lay the groundwork for the project plan.