Stakeholder Resources

CDSS Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings

Last updated: March 23, 2023

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) works closely with stakeholders across the state. Below is a listing of upcoming meetings.

Office of Equity

Civil Rights, Accessibility, Race and Equity (CARE) Office
C.R.I.S.E.S Grant Pilot Program Request for Application (RFA) Information Webinar
Date: March 29
Time: 3– 4 p.m.
Details: The CDSS will hold a webinar on March 29, 2023, 3:00 p.m. PST. The webinar is intended to assist potential applicants and community-based organization partners to understand the pilot program, describe the scope of intended services, respond to questions, review RFA requirements, review the application process, and explain other additional administrative requirements. Please make every attempt to participate in the webinar. The webinar will offer American Sign Language and Spanish interpretation. For any other reasonable accommodation or language access requests, please email CRISESgrants@dss.ca.gov no later than three business days prior to the event.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: CRISESgrants@dss.ca.gov

Refugee Programs Bureau
California State Advisory Council (SAC) on Refugee Assistance and Services - Quarterly Meeting
Date: June 8
Time: 1:30-3 p.m
Details: The California State Advisory Council on Refugee Assistance and Services, also referred to as the State Advisory Council (SAC), advises the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) on issues related to refugee resettlement in California. The SAC advises on issues including, but not limited to, income assistance, health services, employment services, and acculturation services for California’s resettled refugees.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: RPBTTAU@dss.ca.gov

Community Care Licensing Division

Adult and Senior Care Program
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Advocate Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:

April 17
July 17
October 16

Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: These meetings are intended for resident advocacy organizations/associations to discuss broad policy, regulatory and statutory issues impacting RCFEs. There may be additional opportunities for stakeholders to engage with the Department via local outreach through Regional Offices.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ASCPStakeholders@dss.ca.gov

Adult and Senior Care Program
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Provider Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:

April 24
July 24
October 23

Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: These meetings are for provider organizations/associations that represent licensees of RCFEs to discuss broad policy, regulatory and statutory issues impacting RCFEs. There may be additional opportunities for stakeholders to engage with the Department via local outreach through Regional Offices.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ASCPStakeholders@dss.ca.gov

Adult and Senior Care Program
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Provider Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:

April 24
July 24
October 23

Children’s Residential Program
2023 Statewide Quarterly Provider Meetings
Dates:

May 25
August 31
November 30

Times:

Congregate Care Providers: 10 a.m.-noon
Foster Family Agencies: 1-3 p.m.

Details: Agency leadership and direct care staff are encouraged to attend. All stakeholders are welcome. Topics include: Provider Information Notices (PINs); policy updates on chaptered legislation; other presentations and topics of interest.
How to participate: Reach out to your local regional office to pre-register and receive a link for the listed virtual meeting options.
Contact: Children’s Residential Regional Offices

Child Care Licensing Program
Live Virtual Orientation for Family Child Care Homes
Date: June 6
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Details: The Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Program (CCP), hosts live virtual orientations for Family Child Care Homes (FCCH). The live virtual orientations are instructor-led and live streamed through Zoom. Interpreters will be available to provide oral interpretations in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. There is a limit to the number of participants per session. Live virtual orientations are available to participants statewide. Licensees are encouraged to share this PIN with anyone interested in becoming a licensed FCCH provider. For additional information, see Provider Information Notice 23-02-CCP.
How to participate: To pre-register, contact your local regional office

Child Care Licensing Program
Licensing Webinars
Dates:

March 28
June 27
September 26
December 12

Time: 6–7:30 p.m
Details: The Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Program (CCP), hosts webinars to share licensing-related information with child care providers and the larger early learning and child care community.
The CCP offers English and simultaneous translation in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin for all webinars. The quarterly webinars will be recorded and posted on the CCLP website under Resources for Providers. For additional information, see Provider Information Notice 22-30-CCP.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom link

Child Care and Development Division

Monthly Contractor Meeting
Dates:

April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 14

Time: 10–11 a.m
Details: This meeting series is open to CCDD contractors only and is intended to be a space to discuss contracts, funding, provide guidance to the field, and respond to questions and concerns.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: Romi Lal-Alarcon; romilal@dss.ca.gov

UPK Mixed Delivery Quality and Access Workgroup
Dates:

March 23
April 27
May 25
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26
November 23
December 28

Time: 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Details: CA Department of Education State Partner UPK Mixed Delivery Quality and Access Workgroup meeting. The objective of the workgroup is to support the mixed delivery system by providing recommendations on best practices for increasing access to high-quality universal Prekindergarten (PreK) programs and support equitable access to high-quality PreK and transitional kindergarten programs.
How to participate: Online Registration:  Zoom link
Contact: upkmixeddeliveryworkgroup@glenpricegroup.com

Tribal Child Care Association of CA + Child Care & Development Division Monthly
Dates:

March 27
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

Time: 2–3 p.m.
Details: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to address any questions TCCAC may have about regulations and budget items, to provide child care updates, and to work with Tribes to meet their child care and development program goals.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom link
Contact: Jigna Shaw; jigna.shaw@dss.ca.gov

EveryChild CA Monthly Association
Dates:

April 26
May 24
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 22
December 27

Time: 11 a.m. – noon.
Details: The purpose of these monthly meetings is to address any inquiries EveryChild CA may have about regulations and budget items, and to provide statewide updates on child care and development.

How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom link
Contact: Adam North; adam@everychildca.org

California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) Quarterly Meetings
Dates:

April 4
August 3
November 2

Time: 10-10:50 a.m.
Details: The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to address items or areas where Alternative Payment Programs may have questions about CDSS policy or directives.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom link
Contact: Maria Mayorga; maria.mayorga@dss.ca.gov

Quarterly Child Care and Development Stakeholder Update Call
Date: April 14
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Details: Quarterly stakeholder update call chronicling CDSS’s efforts to reform child care and development programming to be more equitable and to support children and families through policies that are streamlined, easy to access and that support the whole-child/whole-family.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: Corey Rodda; Corey.Rodda@dss.ca.gov

Monthly Member Child Care Referral and Resource Meeting
Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Details: California Child Care Resource & Referral Network –A monthly webinar for members of the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, to provide support and resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, a non-profit organization helping to make reliable child care more affordable and accessible for families in California.
How to participate: https://global.gotowebinar.com/pjoin/591847732452835085/3065888536658011406
Contact: Lakisha Sipple; Lakisha.Sipple@dss.ca.gov

Child Care Provider United
Dates:

TBA June
TBA September

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Details: The purpose of these quarterly meetings for Child Care Provider United (CCPU) to lift us concerns on implementations by contracts that impact CCPU members or policies.
How to participate: Link provided by CCPU
Contact: Lupe Jaime-Mileham; Lupe.Jaime-Mileham@dss.ca.gov

County Office of Education Program Administrators of Child Development (COEPACD)
Dates:

TBA June
TBA September

Time: 1-1:30 p.m.
Details: The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to provide updates and answer questions regarding CDSS policy or directives.
How to participate: Zoom Link provided by COEPACD
Contact: Lupe Jaime-Mileham; Lupe.Jaime-Mileham@dss.ca.gov

Quality Counts California Consortium
Dates:

April 16
TBA September

Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to provide updates and discuss the early child care quality important system for CA and receive feedback.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: Kim Taniguichi; Kim.Taniguichi@dss.ca.gov

Children and Family Services Division

Integrated Practices and Resource Development Bureau
Wraparound Workforce Development Workgroup
Date: Re-schedule pending due to holidays
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Details: Develop requirements, guidance, and curriculum regarding training, coaching, supervision, recruitment, selection, and retention of Wraparound staff.
How to participate: Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov
Contact: Chris Pettee; Chris.Pettee@dss.ca.gov

Integrated Practices and Resource Development Bureau
Wraparound Workforce Development Workgroup
Date: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Details: Develop requirements, guidance, and curriculum regarding training, coaching, supervision, recruitment, selection, and retention of Wraparound staff.
How to participate: Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov
Contact: Chris Pettee; Chris.Pettee@dss.ca.gov

Integrated Practice & Resource Development Bureau
Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Part IV Stakeholder Workgroup Meetings
Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Details: CDSS and the California Department of Health Care Services co-host meetings with stakeholders. The current focus of these meetings is the Qualified Individual.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Bill Moore; William.Moore@dss.ca.gov

Permanency Policy Bureau
Family Urgent Response System (FURS) Technical Assistance
Date: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Details: Information to follow
How to participate: WebEx Meeting Link
Contact: FURS@dss.ca.gov

Integrated Practice & Resource Development Bureau
Wraparound Steering Committee Meetings
Date: Fourth Wednesday of every month
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: Covers aftercare implementation.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Daniel Wilson; Daniel.Wilson@dss.ca.gov

Wraparound Fiscal and Organizational Leadership
Date: First Friday of every month
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Details:The purpose of this group is to support the fiscal fidelity of wraparound programs. This includes identification of potential funding streams to braid funds, development of a wraparound estimated cost expense plan, and encouraging the use of flexible funding.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov

State Hearings Division

Statewide Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:

May 26
August 25
December 1

Time: 9-11 a.m.
Details: Agenda available to meeting participants.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Kathleen Benton; Kathleen.Benton@dss.ca.gov

Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

California Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
CFAP Expansion All Stakeholder Meeting # 6
Date: March 15
Time: 10-11 a.m
Details: CFAP Expansion All Stakeholder Meeting occurring on a quarterly basis. During this meeting we will be providing CFAP Expansion updates and detailing next steps.
How to participate: Online Registration: Zoom Link
Contact: CFAP@dss.ca.gov

CalFresh and Nutrition Branch
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Stakeholder Meeting
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 2-3 p.m
Details: Agenda to follow
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Hares.Rahimzei@dss.ca.gov

CalWORKs and CalFresh Branch’s
Racial Equity and Implicit Bias (R.E.I.B) Initiative Stakeholder Meeting
Date: Quarterly
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Details: The REIB Stakeholder Meeting will be occurring on a quarterly basis. The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on the work surrounding this initiative. We will also be providing stakeholder engagement opportunities, and project implementation development.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: REIBInitiative@dss.ca.gov

CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
Cal-Learn/Adolescent Family Life (AFLP) Quarterly Meeting
Date: Not yet scheduled.
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda to follow
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: CalWORKs Engagement Bureau at (916) 654-2137.

CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
Regional Workforce Partnerships Meeting
Date: Not yet scheduled.
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda to follow.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: CalWORKs Engagement Bureau at (916) 654-2137.

CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
CCCCO CalWORKs State Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Not yet scheduled
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda to follow.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: CalWORKs Engagement Bureau at (916) 654-2137

CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review (Cal-OAR)
Date: Not yet scheduled
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda to follow
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Cal-OAR@dss.ca.gov

Adult Programs Division

IHSS Career Pathways
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Details: The Adult Programs Division, along with stakeholders, will discuss proposed training opportunities for IHSS providers that assist with the development of a culturally and linguistically competent workforce to meet the needs of an ever-growing diverse population of IHSS recipients, increase provider retention to maintain a stable workforce, and improve the overall quality of care and health outcomes for IHSS recipients.
How to participate: More info to follow
Contact: IHSS Training and Development Unit at IHSS-Training@dss.ca.gov