Is Child Enrolled in a CDSS Program?
The “Is Child Enrolled in a California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Program?” field shows if a child is also in a CDSS program while enrolled in California State Preschool Program (CSPP) with the California Department of Education (CDE).Where to Find It
This information should be retained in the Child File within the Agency.
Rules and Guidelines
- This information field is required; only one field should be selected.
- This field includes the following options:
- 01: No, the child is not enrolled in a CDSS Program
- 02: Yes, the child is enrolled in CalWORKs Stage One Child Care (C1AP)
- 03: Yes, the child is enrolled in CalWORKs Stage Two Child Care (C2AP)
- 04: Yes, the child is enrolled in CalWORKs Stage Three Child Care (C3AP)
- 05: Yes, the child is enrolled in Alternative Payment Program (CAPP)
- 06: Yes, the child is enrolled in Migrant Alternative Payment Program (CMAP)
- 07: Yes, the child is enrolled in Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program)
- 08: Yes, the child is enrolled in General Child Care and Development (CCTR)
- 09: Yes, the child is enrolled in Migrant Child Care and Development Programs (CMIG)
- 10: Yes, the child is enrolled in Children with Severe Disabilities (CHAN)
- 11: Yes, the child is enrolled in Family Child Care Home Education Networks (CFCC)
- 12: Unknown if the child is enrolled in a CDSS Program
Error Messages and Solutions
- The 'Is Child Enrolled in a CDSS Program?' field is required and cannot be left blank (WI169) [801A Electronic File Transfer].
- Problem: The 'Is Child Enrolled in a CDSS Program?' field is blank.
- Solution: Enter a valid code into the 'Is Child Enrolled in a CDSS Program?' field.
- The 'Is Child Enrolled in a CDSS Program?' field is invalid (WI170) [801A Electronic File Transfer].
- Problem: An invalid entry has been input (e.g. letters, symbols, decimal points).
- Solution: Ensure a valid entry is input or selected (e.g. 2-digit number from 01 through 12).
Return to Appendix A: Data Definitions
Questions:
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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 05, 2025
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