The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - Although the underlying technologies that enabled the legacy 911 system stayed (relatively) constant for a period, the advent and diffusion of IP ‑based technologies invite a more dynamic view. In other words, at least theoretically, an IP ‑enabled 911 system has the technological capacity to incorporate new and innovative features, applications, data, software, and hardware.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - Rather, language specifies that IP-CANS assessments will be the tool used to inform rates. (Under current policies, CANS assessments are completed as part of the Child and Family Team [CFT] process.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/6

The 2025-26 Budget: CWS-CARES

Mar 5, 2025 - To assess the level of need, permanent rates will use the Integrated Practice Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (IP-CANS) assessment tool, together with a classification model, to place youth into one of four tiers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5006