• CAF - combined application form
  • CAU - Client Assessment Unit
  • CBO - Community-Based Organization
  • CBOE - Chicago Board of Education
  • CCP - Community Care Program
  • CCR&R - Child Care Resource and Referral
  • CCU - Contract Control Unit
  • CDB - Client Database
  • CHA - Chicago Housing Authority
  • CHIP - Comprehensive Health Insurance Program
  • CILA - Community Integrated Living Arrangement
  • CIS - Client Information System
  • CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • CO - Central Office
  • COBRA - Combined Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
  • CoF - Custodian of Funds
  • COLA - cost of living adjustment
  • CSAA - Community Spouse Asset Allowance
  • CSE - Child Support Enforcement
  • CSMNA - Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance
  • CW - Caseworker
  • CWS - Casework Supervisor
  • CWU - Central Warrant Unit