Stakeholder Resources

CDSS Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings

Last updated: April 8, 2024

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

Child Care and Development Division

Child Care Transition Quarterly Update Call
Date: April 9
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Details: The Early Childhood Development Act requires the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to submit quarterly reports to the Legislature that describe how the Department is furthering the intent of the transition of child care and development programs from the California Department of Education (CDE) to the CDSS. The purpose of this update call is to highlight the quarterly achievements since the transition that support the State’s approach to strengthening our child care and development system to be more comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable.
How to participate: Join Our Listserv for updates regarding registration.
Contact/Questions: CCPB@dss.ca.gov

California’s Collaborative for Social Emotional Foundations in Early Learning (CA CSEFEL)
Regional Leaders Meeting
Date: April 22
Time: 10 a.m- noon.
Details: The State’s Collaborative on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (California CSEFEL) State and Regional Leaders Team includes representatives from implementing communities across California, several state agencies and sub-groups within the agencies, statewide training partners. Team members bring diverse perspectives and disciplines which contribute to the work. Leaders work together in regular meetings and ongoing collaborations to promote the Teaching Pyramid Framework, and to identify and elevate concerns or issues for problem-solving, collaborating, and resolving issues. The California CSEFEL State and Regional Leaders Meeting takes place quarterly.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Heather.McClellan-Brandusa@dss.ca.gov

Monthly Member Child Care Referral and Resource Meeting
Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Details: A monthly webinar for members of the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network to provide support and resources. The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network is a non-profit organization helping to make reliable child care more affordable and accessible for families in California.
How to participate: Webinar Link
Contact: Lakisha.Sipple@dss.ca.gov

California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) Quarterly Meetings
Date: May 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
Contact: maria.mayorga@dss.ca.gov

Community Care Licensing Division

In-Person and Live Virtual Orientations for Family Child
Dates: June 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details: The Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Program (CCP), plans to host orientations for prospective Family Child Care Home (FCCH) providers to attend either an in-person session or a live virtual orientation. The in-person orientations are instructor-led and offered in multiple languages. These sessions are open to attendees in any Regional Office, with advance registration. The virtual orientations are instructor-led and will be live streamed through Zoom. The virtual orientations are being offered in multiple languages and are open to attendees statewide, with advance registration. For additional information, see Provider Information Notice 24-04-CCP
How to participate: To pre-register please contact your local Regional Office
Contact: Please contact your local Regional Office

Children's Residential Program
2024 Statewide Quarterly Provider Meetings
Dates:

May 23
August 22
November 21

Time:

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: To pre-register, please contact your local Regional Office.
Contact: Children's Residential Regional Offices

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

April 15
July 15
October 14

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 external partners 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 Meeting
Dates:

April 22
July 22
October 21

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 external partners to engage with the Department via local outreach through Regional Offices.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ASCPStakeholders@dss.ca.gov

Children and Family Services Division

National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Conference
Dates: April 7-10
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Details: The NICWA’s 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference is now sold out for in-person attendance. However, participation is still available virtually by registering as a virtual attendee. Virtual attendees will be able to watch the general sessions LIVE on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This limited registration includes general session recordings.
How to participate: Online Registration

Children Missing from Care
Dates: April 9
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Details: In his veto message for AB 273 (2023), the Governor stated, “Locating missing children in foster care is a time-sensitive and critical undertaking for the safety and well-being of the child. More can always be done to protect this vulnerable population, which is why I am directing the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), to work with county and Tribal partners to assess existing protocols and identify any needed improvements. With that information, CDSS will work with the author and stakeholders to inform additional guidance, training, or recommend statutory changes to protect all foster youth, especially Tribal youth.”
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Reunification-Permanency@dss.ca.gov

County Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Liaison Monthly Meeting
Dates: April 9
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Details: Monthly meeting of County ICPC Liaisons to discuss current issues, best practices, and resources.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ICPC@dss.ca.gov

The Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships (IACA) Homeless & Foster Youth Subcommittee
Dates: April 11
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Details: The IACA Homeless & Foster Youth Subcommittee advises the Division of Apprenticeship Standards on creating a viable pathway and increasing the number of Homeless & Foster Youth in Apprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeships.
How to participate: Join Here
Contact: Korena.Hazen@dss.ca.gov

Child and Family Teams (CFT) Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Statewide Forum
Dates: April 16
Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon
Details: This open forum is facilitated by UC Davis Northern Academy in partnership with the CDSS that meets quarterly to convene stakeholders from across the state to share information and engage stakeholders in discussions that support the evolution of policy and practice. CDSS recommends that each county and contracted agency send a representative to the meetings to hear what is shared and to contribute their wisdom and practice experiences with CFTs and CANS.
How to participate: Invite Request Form
Contact: CWScoordination@dss.ca.gov

Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) Stakeholder Engagement Opportunity
Dates: April 18
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Details: CDSS will be sharing the five-year strategic plan laying out California’s goals for strengthening the Child Welfare system and inviting county and community partners to weigh in on the plan
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ICPC@dss.ca.gov

Peer Partner Hubs
Dates:

April 18
July 18
October 24

Time: 9 a.m.
Details: The Peer Partner Hubs are a safe space for peer partners (including youth advocates and parent advocates) with lived experience in child and family-serving organizations to network and support one another, share information and learning opportunities, and provide feedback to organizations, counties, and CDSS for system improvement.
How to participate: Online Registration
Contact:Family Centered Practice Unit at ICPM@dss.ca.gov

Revised Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Workgroup
Dates: April 23
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Details: Workgroup to build consensus and develop resources to educate and explore passage of the Revised ICPC.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: ICPC@dss.ca.gov

California Wraparound Advisory Committee
Date: April 25
Time: 9– 11 a.m.
Details: The California Wraparound Advisory Committee (CWAC) collectively makes recommendations, identifies and shares solutions, and promotes best practices related to Wraparound policies and programs. All counties and service providers with Wraparound programs are invited to attend this quarterly meeting. The work of the CWAC is informed by the California Wraparound Steering Committee.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov

Wraparound Hubs
Dates:

April 26
May 2
May 13

Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Details: Regional groups who share information relevant to Wraparound, including Northern California, Central California, Bay Area and two Southern California hubs.
How to participate: Online Registration
Contact: Family Centered Practice Unit at Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov

Permanency Policy Bureau
Family Urgent Response System (FURS) Technical Assistance
Dates: Second Tuesday of every two months
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Details: Information to follow
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact:FURS@dss.ca.gov

Integrated Practice & Resource Development Bureau
Wraparound Steering Committee Meetings
Date: Fourth Wednesday of every month
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Details: The purpose of the California Wraparound Steering Committee is to develop a collaborative California Wraparound community that seeks to build continuity in practice and improve equitable safety, wellbeing and permanency outcomes for children and families through the provision of high-fidelity Wraparound programs.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below
Contact: Family Centered Practice Unit at Wraparoundquestions@dss.ca.gov

Post Permanency Workgroup
Dates: April TBD
Time: TBD
Details: The Post Permanency Workgroup is developing recommendations for post-permanency support services in California. A national technical assistance provider is partnering with the CDSS and our Post Adoption Services providers, families and non-profits to develop a model of Post Permanency support for California.
How to participate: Reach out to contact below.
Contact: PPU@dss.ca.gov

Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Bureau
CFAP Expansion All Stakeholder Webinar
Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Details: This webinar series is designed to provide updates to and solicit feedback from stakeholders regarding the expansion of the California Food Assistance Program.
How to participate: Online Registration
Contact: CFAP@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: Information 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: Information to follow
Contact: IHSS Training and Development Unit at IHSS-Training@dss.ca.gov