Stakeholder Resources
CDSS Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings
Last updated: July 22, 2021
The California Department of Social Services works closely with stakeholders across the state. Below is a listing of upcoming meetings.
Community Care Licensing Division
Adult and Senior Care Program
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Provider Stakeholder Meetings
Dates:
- July 26, 2021
- October 25, 2021
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: Information to follow.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ASCPStakeholders@dss.ca.gov
Adult and Senior Care Program
Monthly Informational Calls for Adult and Senior Care Program
Dates:
- August 18, 2021
- September 15, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- November 17, 2021
- December 15, 2021
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: Information to follow.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: For questions, please contact your local Adult and Senior Care Regional Office.
Adult and Senior Care Program
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Advocate Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: Information to follow.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ASCPStakeholders@dss.ca.gov
Child Care Licensing Program
Local Licensing Calls for Child Care Providers
Details: These calls will provide guidance and resources to support child care providers. Topics will include: summer safety tips, provider stipends, California’s Pandemic EBT card, and updated industry guidance. There will also be a dedicated question-and-answer time. Providers may attend any meeting listed below. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Dates and Times:
- Meeting in Spanish: July 20 at 6 p.m.: Zoom link
- Meeting in Chinese: July 21 at 6 p.m.: Zoom link
If you wish to receive meeting materials in an alternative format, please contact your local
Regional Office five business days in advance.
Children and Family Services Division
Resources Development and Training Support Bureau
California Wraparound Hub Meeting - Southern Hub
Date: August 16, 2021
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: The California Wraparound Hubs are regional groups that share information, collaborative practices, and discuss topics relevant to wraparound.
How to participate: For background, visit the Wraparound Services webpage. Also, see the Zoom link.
Contact: Early Practice Interventions for Children and Families Unit, WraparoundQuestions@dss.ca.gov
Resources Development and Training Support Bureau
Early Childhood
Date: Fourth Tuesday of each month
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Details: The CDSS Early Practice Interventions for Children and Families Unit launched a statewide workgroup to update and enhance the Birth to Six Toolkit, a resource webpage currently housed on the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) website. Upon completion of this project, we hope to expand the workgroup into a larger statewide early childhood committee that will focus on meeting the needs and well-being of children age birth to five years, involved with the child welfare system.
How to participate: If your county is interested in participating in the workgroup, please email CWSEarlyChildhood@dss.ca.gov to inquire.
Office of Equity
Civil Rights Unit Advocates’ Meetings
Dates:
- July 22, 2021
- October 28, 2021
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Details: Agenda to follow.
How to participate: Call in: 866-252-6350, Participant Code: 36576447
Contact: Christina Teixeira, Christina.teixeira@dss.ca.gov
Refugee Programs Bureau
State Advisory Council on Refugee Assistance and Services (SAC) Quarterly Meeting
Dates:
- September 9, 2021
- December 9, 2021
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Details: Information to follow.
How to participate: Information to follow.
Contact: Lauren Kocher, Lauren.Kocher@dss.ca.gov
Family Engagement and Empowerment Division
CalFresh and Nutrition Branch
Statewide Stakeholder Quarterly Meetings
Dates:
- August 12, 2021
- November 4, 2021
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Details: Agenda to follow.
How to participate: Registration link for online meeting to follow.
Contact: Alexis Fernandez, calfreshrods@dss.ca.gov
CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
Early Engagement and Eligibility Engagement
Welfare and SAWs Advocates’ Quarterly Meeting
(WARRA/SARRA)
Dates:
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda and meeting attachments are sent to attendees.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: CalWORKs Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau, Octavio.Galvan@dss.ca.gov, (916) 654-1322
CalWORKs and Family Resilience Branch
Cal-Learn/Adolescent Family Life (AFLP) Quarterly Meeting
Dates: 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
Dates: 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
Dates: 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)
Dates: Not yet scheduled
Time: TBD
Details: Agenda to follow
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Cal-OAR@dss.ca.gov
Research, Automation, and Data Division
Statewide Verification Hub (SVH) Project
Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Details: Agenda to follow. Learn more about the Statewide Verification Hub (SVH) Project.
Contact: StatewideVerificationHub@dss.ca.gov
CalSAWS Project
Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting
Dates:
- September 9, 2021
- December 9, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Details: Agenda to follow. Learn more about the CalSAWS Project.
How to participate: Register for Webex meeting.
Contact: CalSAWSStakeholderEngagement@dss.ca.gov
State Hearings Division
Statewide Stakeholder Meetings
Dates:
- August 27, 2021
- December 3, 2021
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Details: Agenda available to meeting participants.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Kathleen Benton, Presiding Administrative Law Judge, Policy and Rehearings Bureau, Kathleen.Benton@dss.ca.gov