Welcome to the Enterprise Architecture approach page.

The CWS-NS Project Technical Reference Architecture is slightly outdated (e.g., a move from SOA to microservices) but gives a good overview of the access channels, users, etc. for the overall architecture.

California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Enterprise Architecture Guidance

Shared Services Policy

On May 19, 2016, CHHS released a shared services policy. The Shared Services Policy can be accessed here

Intra-Agency Data Exchange Agreement

On May 19, 2016, all department directors representing the 12 departments within the CHHS Agency signed a Data Exchange Agreement that is aligned with the recently published Agency IT Strategic Plan.

Open Data Presentation

The Open Data Presentation defines Open Data principles, how Administration for Children and Families (ACF) emphasizes the associated capability of Interoperability and how the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Open DataFest events strive to improve Open Data initiatives within departments within the CHHS Agency. Also included is an Open Data Case Study and the CWDS Open Data Vision.