CalWIN, CalWORKs Information Network, is a state mandated information system to automate welfare eligibility for CalWORKs, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, CAPI, GA, and Foster Care programs. It will replace outdated software, allow us to increase our productivity and improve our public service.

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1. CalWIN will provide more accurately calculated benefits.
2. Clients will have fewer forms to fill out for interviews.
3. Clients will be better served by the department staff.
4. Initially, there is a possibility of longer lobby lines, longer wait times to see a worker, or to get a callback from a worker.

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Benefits may change due to the improved accuracy of the new system.

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1. Since the department has gone to a new computer system, staff is getting used to the system. Time is needed in the interview to gather the information that applicants usually entered on a form.
2. It may take awhile for staff to become familiar with the system.
3. Staff is in a learning mode and will be using more screens to process the information.

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Visits are taking longer while staff becomes more familiar with the new system.

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1. Placer – January 3, 2005
2. Sacramento – March 3, 2005
3. Yolo – May 2005
4. Santa Cruz – May 2005
5. Santa Clara – June 2005
6. Solano - July 2005
7. Contra Costa - August 2005
8. Sonoma – September 2005
9. San Mateo – October 2005
10. San Francisco – November 2005
11. Alameda – December 2005
12. Tulare – January 2006
13. Orange – February 2006
14. Santa Barbara – March 2006
15. Ventura – April 2006
16. San Luis Obispo – May 2006
17. San Diego – June 2006
18. Fresno – July 2006

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