# Family Data File - Stage 1 or Stage 2 - CalWORKs (a) For a family that transfers from a Stage 1 or another Stage 2 agency, the receiving contractor shall establish the family data file documentation based on the information provided by the transferring agency pursuant to sections 18409 or 18409.3, as applicable. The family should not be required to produce new documentation until they are recertified for services pursuant to section 18410.1, unless they voluntarily request changes pursuant to section 18410.3. (b) For a family initially certified to receive services in Stage 2 pursuant to section 18409.5 or a family recertified for services in Stage 2 pursuant to section 18410.3, the contractor shall establish and maintain a family data file in accordance with section 18081, as applicable. > NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8261.5, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/requirements-for-family-data-file-for-calworks/family-data-file-stage-1-or-stage-2-calworks.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.