Fall 2011 - Central Valley Regional Center

Annual Newsletter by
Central Valley Regional Center, Inc.
Fall 2011
CVRC
COMMUNICATOR
A Message from our Board President
On behalf of the CVRC Board of Directors and staff, we invite you to review our
Chris Soares, President,
Board of Directors
Fall newsletter which we hope contains information that may be both interesting
and useful. Please be sure to review the agency’s Performance Contract on pages
Bill Casarez, Board Member, Fresno County
11-14 as we welcome your thoughts and suggestions. If you have access to the
Craig Costi, Board Member, Fresno County
internet, we also invite you to check out our reconstructed website at
Patricia Fithian, Board Member, Mariposa County
www.cvrc.org. Our policies on public access, whistleblower, resource development
Maritza Gomez, Board Member, Madera County
and other public information related to audits are now included in the browser.
Karen Hovannisian, Board Member, Tulare County
Ida Jones, Board Member, Fresno County
The regional center system has sustained continued reductions as have most
Raymond Rios, Board Member, Merced County
public agencies during these tough economic times. The governor and legislature
Cheryl Scroggins, Chair
Primary Advisory Committee, Madera County
have modified services through approved trailer bill language resulting in change to
Jeffrey Snyder, Chair
Vendor Advisory Committee, Fresno County
Senate Bill 74 on March 24, 2011 and through Assembly Bill 104 on July 1, 2011.
Glenda Stephens, Board Member, Kings County
regional centers on behalf of clients and their families while other services are
Randy Tellalian, Board Member, Tulare County
the The Lanterman Act. This year’s trailer bill language was enacted through
These recent changes in law have resulted in capping some services purchased by
suspended.
Eula Toca, Board Member, Merced County
Gary Wong, Board Member, Tulare County
Regional centers continue participation in the Medicaid Waiver program as a
means of obtaining federal funds for qualifying expenditures. Most recently, the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) sought approval for a new Waiver
Robert Riddick, Executive Director
application to capture federal funds for day program and transportation costs
Linda Weiner, Editor
retroactive to 2007-08. The Intermediate Care Facility – State Plan Amendment
Jennifer Samarin, Layout and Design
(ICF-SPA) program was approved and we commend DDS for their successful
efforts to access these much needed federal funds to defray general fund costs.
Letters and inquires are welcome.
Please address them to Linda Weiner,
Phone: 559.276.4363
TDD: 559.274.4441 Fax: 559.276.4360 or
E-mail lweiner@cvrc.org
Our counselors are continually receiving notice of changes in order to remain in
compliance with new mandates. We thank you for remaining flexible as we attempt
to continue to fulfill our obligation to provide each developmentally disabled person
with services to which he/she is entitled under the Lanterman Act. It is our desire
that despite mandatory changes in service delivery, you and your family continue
to reach goals identified in the individual program plan or individual family plan. Our
staff remains committed to assist you to navigate through these difficult times.
Chris Soares, President, Board of Directors
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The Year’s Newsletter Showcases our Adults
Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) is rich with a wide variety of community-based day programs, mainly serving our adult consumers.
The articles on the next several pages were submitted by programs located in our catchment area, from Porterville, Farmersville and Visalia,
to Fresno and Madera. We hope you enjoy reading about the many ways CVRC consumers are engaged in their community, enjoying their
community, and giving back to their community. The pictures with each article featured in this newsletter capture the joy, the hard work, and
the satisfaction of a job well done. Enjoy!
PORTERVILLE SHELTERED WORKSHOP - COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Porterville Sheltered Workshop (PSW) is proud to share what they are doing in their community with the following two articles.
Volunteering provides a sense of meaning and purpose
in life, which in turn can enhance well-being.
Regardless of disability, every person has the right to
develop potential to lead a full, productive and
personally meaningful life. At the Porterville Sheltered
Workshop, our mission is “to assist individuals with
disabilities achieve a more independent and productive
life.” To this end in September of 2009, the Porterville
Sheltered Workshop’s Adult Service Center and Day
Training Activity Center began volunteering to clean
Springville Park on a weekly basis. The park in
Springville is maintained entirely by volunteers.
Sonia first started with the Porterville
Sheltered Workshop (PSW) in the
Independent Living Program (ILP) in
2002, where she received the help she
needed in caring for her small family.
She had some previous work
experience with a couple of jobs, but
she didn’t receive the assistance she
needed and eventually lost them. She
was worried about supporting herself and her three children when
Grace Salinas, her ILP worker at that time, suggested that Sonia
request to be referred to PSW to obtain a work-training position.
Sonia’s CVRC worker agreed and Sonia was referred to the PSW
Work Services Program, which she started in January of 2007.
Sonia was assigned to one of the Cal-Trans Rest Area crews on
Highway 99, since this work-site was very close to her home in
Earlimart and she was able to drive herself to and from work. Sonia
flourished in this job. She gained many new skills and obtained
valuable work experience that would provide very useful just a few
years later.
PSW had a marvelous opportunity to be a part of this
wonderful project. The clients spend once a week
cleaning the grounds, the picnic tables and
playground equipment. Afterwards, they usually
enjoy a picnic in the park for lunch. The citizens of
Springville comment often on the appearance of the
park, and what a phenomenal job our clients are
doing. They truly appreciate the efforts of our clients,
getting the park ready for another week of play and
activities. Our clients love to help and be a part of
something bigger than themselves. The expression
on their faces exemplifies the happiness and pride
they feel inside. Go and enjoy this park in Springville
and spend a minute silently thanking the men and
women who are giving back to their community so
you and I can enjoy a lovely day at the park.
In the Fall of 2010, due to her steady progress, Sonia was
recommended for the PSW Supported Employment ProgramIndividual Placement (SEP-IP). She was soon targeted for
obtaining one of the pending MSOT (Maintenance and Service
Occupational Trainee) full-time janitorial positions at the
Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). The SEP-IP
Employment Development Specialist, Jo Ann Rogers, assisted
Sonia in applying and getting thru all the preliminary
requirements, which she did with flying colors. On May 2, 2011,
Sonia started working for PDC in an MSOT janitorial position.
Sonia is doing very well in this position at PDC and is very
appreciative of the assistance she is receiving from PSW in
keeping this job. Sonia recently stated, “I have to get up earlier
and drive further, but I love this job!” When she was asked
about how long she plans on working at PDC she answered, “As
long as I can. I have no other plans.” She also said, “My life and
my past experiences have prepared me for this – I was ready”.
Indeed she was.
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C h a r i s C o m m u n i t y A k t i o n C l u b
C e l e b r a t e s 1 0 - y e a r A n n i v e r s a r y
The Charis Community Aktion Club celebrated its 10th
anniversary on May 20, 2011. This club is jointly
sponsored by the East Fresno Kiwanis Club and Central
California Mennonite Residential Services. Over the last
ten years the club has given back to the community
with money and service. For many years they
volunteered at the Poverello House and the Craycroft
Center. Each year, the club participates in a project
with Kiwanis One Day, a global day of service for
Kiwanians and their affiliated clubs. This year the club
served at the San Joaquin River Parkway, where they helped clean a parking lot and a nature trail.
Arc Fresno Aktion Club Develops Food Pantry
The Aktion Club of Arc Fresno has recently celebrated its first anniversary as one of Fresno’s finest service organizations. They
have taken on many projects and fund raisers during their first year of service, raising over $6000. However, none of their efforts
has been more innovative and important than the development of a food and clothing bank for individuals with developmental
disabilities.
The program is being coordinated with the Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) which provides case management services to
over 14,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central San Joaquin Valley. CVRC staff identify the neediest families
with a special needs family member in the Fresno area to benefit from this project. Many of these individuals and families live at or
below the poverty level and struggle to provide the basics of food, clothing and shelter for themselves and their families. Many
special needs individuals live on their own with Social Security Disability as their only source of income. Many have families they
support as well. Over the 2010 holiday season the Aktion Club members contributed $2000 to purchase and donate food baskets,
coats, blankets, clothing, bus passes and toys for children to over 50 CVRC families. To supplement their cash donation members
collected and solicited other donations as well and during 2011 many more families have been served.
Seeing the overwhelming need, the Aktion Club voted to take on the development of a permanent clothing and food pantry. The
club has applied to become a Fresno Area Food Bank Distribution Center. They will be sending several members to attend a health
department course to become certified food handlers. To assist with the food bank efforts, the club has had two climate controlled
storage lockers donated for use for one year by Derrel’s Mini Storage. Once things are in place the club will receive approval as a
Food Bank Distribution point which will help in providing food to needy families and reduce the need to raise so much money. In
addition donation barrels have been placed around town including all the Bank of Sierra locations and at CVRC.
The distributed food baskets are designed to provide the basic staples to feed a family for
at least two weeks. Club members receive referral requests from CVRC workers and
then review the requests at their meetings. Once the requests are approved the orders
are filled and delivered to the CVRC worker or occasionally the club delivers them
directly to the family.
An interesting finding as this project has developed is that many folks with developmental
disabilities do not avail themselves of programs like the food bank. Hopefully that will
change as the Aktion Club of Arc Fresno gets the word out that they are here to help.
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THE CREATIVE CENTER PLAYERS SHINE IN “THE GREAT PURSUIT”
The Creative Center Players were so pleased to present their
2011 Spring Production “The Great Pursuit” to four large and
appreciative audiences at The Creative Center’s Jon Ginsburg
Gallery Main Stage. The Players, consisting of thirty-one
consumers involved in the Performing Arts Department,
presented their original-scripted musical adventure/comedy on
May 23rd and 24th and evening performances on May 25th and
26th. Approximately 450 people attended the performances
including consumers and staff from other programs. Such a
good turnout was greatly appreciated.
Performing Arts Department Head Jim Ziessler developed,
produced and directed the script with his classes while other
department instructors and their classes, Soozee Edminster
(Dance), Mark Rogers (Music), Ginger Allen-Barszcz
(Costuming/Props), and David Castro and Constance Tippett
(Set design, construction and painting) also contributed to the
production.
(L to R, Back) Andy S. as “Chet”, Heather B. as “Julie”, Luis N. as
“Professor”, Tamara S. as “Ms. Trimble”, and Ashley J. as “Polly”.
In foreground is Tim B. as “Larry”.
Also appearing on stage in costume as “Dick Tracy”, “Breathless
Mahoney”, “Tarzan” and “Jane”, “Gilligan” and the “Skipper” and many
other characters were: April S., Jonathan H., Gary W., Susie K., Jeff D.,
Melissa T., Sarah H., Michael M., Jan W., John M., Veronica R., Lynsey
F., Eddie P., Fred C., Doug M., Jackie T., Michelle S., Cory J., Sam C.,
Laura H., Isela S., and Anastacio R.
Behind the scenes and in the lighting booth were Naomi L., Heather W.,
Dawn O., and Maria H.
Request for Proposals for
Community Placement Plan Development
Pending the Department of Developmental Services’ budgetary approval, CVRC will be issuing Requests for
Proposals (RFPs) for Community Placement Plan development for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The
Community Placement Plan is the annual plan for moving individuals from a state developmental center into
community living arrangements which can meet their individual needs in a less restrictive setting. For more
specific details about these projects, applicant qualifications, and deadlines visit our website www.cvrc.org;
or contact Gary Levrets, Resource Developer in our Visalia Office. Gary can be reached at
glevrets@cvrc.org or 559-738-2272.
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HAVING A FINANCIAL CRISIS
CRISIS?
?
The answer could be as simple as “SNACKS TO YOU”
(Submitted by Judy M. Rogers, Vocation Plus Services)
It’s been a challenge, it’s been exciting and it’s been a lot of fun the past 9
years! Our community was facing another financial crisis. Jobs were being
lost, benefits cut and some local programs closed for lack of funding. The
Vocation Plus Services (VPS) team met to decide how to handle that crisis.
They combined their knowledge of our consumers with their love for cooking
and “SNACKS TO YOU” was born.
“Snacks” provides fresh sandwiches, salads, snacks and ‘daily specials’ to
approximately 100 businesses 3 days a week. Monday’s are shopping and food
prep days and Friday’s are free days for some programming fun (I mean other
work….)
Our local Masonic Lodge was willing to do the necessary renovations to have their kitchen pass the strict Department of Health
standards. Formal application was made to the Department of Health so “Snacks” could become a licensed catering business.
VP staff went to classes to become Certified Food Handlers. Menus were developed and sales routes established. A success
was in the making!
The work opportunities seemed endless: prep work, cooking, clean up, menu planning,
shopping, stocking shelves, inventory control, making change, reading temperatures,
telling time and sales, sales, sales all became an intricate part of our “SNACKS TO
YOU” program. Presentation is everything so our food needed to look good and so did
we. Consumers who had winning smiles, charming personalities and a love for people
were sent out in uniform to meet the public and our “Snacks” customer base was
started!
Of course there were some kinks that needed to be worked out and it takes good
quality control systems to maintain the highest standards of health, safety and service
but wow, has it been worth it. If a consumer loses his other community based job or
other supported employment opportunity there is no need to panic over lost income.
“Snacks” can provide interim employment so the consumer’s dignity and desire to work
is not upset and finances can be maintained while another job is found.
“Snacks” serves as an entry level job training opportunity for clients with little or no work experience. They learn how to follow
directions and to develop a good work ethic as well as how to get along with others or to work independently. We can take
challenging situations like uncontrolled seizures, behavior problems, poor social skills or a lack of motivation and work out the
problems or stabilize the situation in house before moving them into a community setting. Some consumers just love their
“Snacks” jobs and have kept them for years. They know their jobs and their routes and have developed natural, real world
friendships. They serve as mentors and trainers for the “new kids on the block” who are just joining “Snacks”.
Our “Snacks” program brings in about $10,000 a month which is enough for the inventory and supplies to operate the program
and pay the consumers with a little left over. We are proud of our “Snacks” program and the employees who make it possible.
The “SNACKS TO YOU” program was featured in 2010 by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
(CARF) at a conference held in Tucson, Arizona for recognition nationally for its creativity and “Best Practices”. This “Snacks”
article was distributed nationally recently by Impact Publications out of Wisconsin. The next time you are faced with a financial
crisis we hope your solution can be as simple and as satisfying as “SNACKS TO YOU!”
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ABLE Industries Training and Employment Services
ABLE Industries has been providing training and employment services to adults with disabilities since 1962. The
agency currently provides service to over 200 individuals in Tulare County. Services include day training activity
programming, Organizational Employment, Supported Employment and competitive placement services. Once job
skills are established, ABLE trainees are eager and proud to provide valuable services to their community.
Trainees on landscaping crews learn such skills as
operating edgers and riding lawn mowers. Through
contract services, trainees contribute to the beauty
of our community by maintaining perfectly
manicured landscapes.
ABLE’s secure scanning facility provides
professional document scanning and conversion
services to individuals, businesses and government
agencies. Once trainees prepare the documents,
they are scanned in a secure facility and converted
into a convenient computer disc with a searchable
feature.
Individuals in the ABLE community not only contribute
valuable work skills to the community but also make
personal donations. During ABLE’s annual canned food
drive last year trainees from the work programs and clients
from Life Skills Learning Center donated over 300 food
items so that other families could enjoy a holiday meal.
Food service training is also
offered within the agency through
the ABLE Industries Lunch Hut
Mobile Catering trailer. Trainees
are able to feed the community
after learning the fast-paced art of
food service.
For more information, contact: ABLE Industries, 8127 Ave 304, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 651-8150
Web: www.ableindustries.org
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SOAR! At Exceptional Parents Unlimited
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These are the goals of all of our students who participate in
SOAR!
Entering the world of the UNKNOWN…the description we hear many times from students and their families as they enter the Adult Transition
years from 12-26. No matter how good …. or not so good …. your student’s educational experience is, at least you have an IEP to help guide
you along the way. Suddenly the educational journey comes to an end and many families are left asking what’s next? Where do we go from
here? What will my child’s future look like? That is why the SOAR! Program is here. We can assist you with resources and information as you
and your family travel this journey.
Our first Teen and Young Adult Groups began in 1992 with no funding but a desire to assist students and families as they navigated the
unknown. In 2002 Exceptional Parents Unlimited (EPU) was chosen to be one of only 7 sites nationally to receive funding for SOAR! from the
Federal Office of Special Education Programs, Rehabilitation Services. SOAR! is a collaborative project in conjunction with Resources for
Independence Central Valley (an independent living center) to provide education, resources and community activities to all teens and young
adults with special needs.
One of our goals from the beginning was to have our population seen in a positive light in the community. Our desire is to abolish the
perception that our young people are just “mall walkers” who aren’t accomplishing much. There is still a lot of work to be done but we feel that
we are making great strides. Let us tell you more.
In 2005 we received the “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award” from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This was the first time
that this award was presented to persons with intellectual disabilities. We have witnessed the expansion of recreational options for our
population. The last weekend in June is a great example. We had members participating in the Northern California Special Olympic Games,
others were playing for their Junior Grizzlies teams and still other members attended an adaptive water ski adventure sponsored by Children’s
Hospital Central California.
EPU is very proud to say that the largest strides are being seen in education and work related opportunities. Our local school districts are
offering quality Adult Transition Programs for 18-22 year old. We have seen the expansion of options for students after leaving the educational
setting. Person Centered Planning has been a buzz word for over a decade but we are seeing the reality of this dream come true for many
through the hard work and persistence of families and professionals alike.
In January 2010, we welcomed the opportunity to actively participate in two service organizations--One Challenge and ARC Aktion Club
Fresno, Kiwanis, International. Both of these community leadership groups have provided many leadership and volunteer opportunities for our
youth. They are in the community working, volunteering and raising money, not for themselves but to return some of the kindness that has
been bestowed upon them.
We realize that we have a long road ahead of us. But we need to begin somewhere and we are proud to say that the SOAR! Program at EPU
is providing a stimulus for growth and knowledge not only for our population but for community awareness at large.
SOAR! is open to all interested persons ages 12 and over and their families, free of charge. For further information call either Vicki Benson or
Pam Miller at 229-2000 or visit on the web at www.exceptionalparents.org.
Submitted by Vicki Benson – SOAR! Project Director, Exceptional Parents Unlimited
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Heartland Opportunity Center has always provided opportunities for the adults in its day programs to spend time
in their community. What has changed in the past few years is that the experiences provided in the community
have grown beyond self-centered activities such as personal shopping and dining out. More and more, program
participants in the Adult Day Programs want a chance to give back to the community in which they live. This
desire has led Heartland to develop a variety of volunteer activities that tap into individual skills and interests.
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Heartland is always looking for new volunteer and community inclusion opportunities. When
community organizations’ needs change and an activity ends, the search begins for something new.
The adults enjoy and take pride in helping others and at the same time gain valuable life experience.
It’s a win-win situation for everyone.
Heartland clients volunteer to pick up recyclables from cans placed at five Madera parks, the City of
Madera offices, and the Madera Redevelopment Agency. They save the money to purchase and donate
items to the Madera Animal Shelter during the holiday season.
Heartland clients enjoy leisure activities and
this one serves a special purpose. The group
knits hats to donate to young cancer patients
at Children’s Hospital Central California.
They delivered forty hats last year and have
another forty ready to go.
Each holiday season, clients from Heartland’s
Mobile Adult Development Program use part
of the money they collect from recyclables to
purchase food and other items for a local
family in need.
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Herbs and More, a day program in Farmersville, celebrated their 2nd annual “You Pick Your Own
Lavender” festival this past spring. The clients who attend this program have the opportunity to
cultivate and grow four varieties of this wonderful, soothing, aromatic herb. The varieties that are
cultivated at this horticulture-based day program are used to make soaps, sachets, body wash,
lotions, creams, soothing snuggles, their new Pedi-cream, and many more products that are also
for sale to the public. Items can be purchased Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. if you
don’t want to wait until next year’s festival. Contact Kathy Lewis at Herbs and More if you would
like to find out more about this program and the products.
The address and phone number are 226 E. Front Street, Farmersville, 559-747-1101.
And be on the lookout for this festival next year. It’s sure to be a favorite!!
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Central Valley Regional Center
Draft Performance Contract for 2012
The following is our draft Performance Contract for next year. Each year the performance contract compares CVRC’s
performance with the performance of other regional centers. CVRC is considered to have successfully achieved our objectives
when performance has improved since the prior year, performance exceeds the statewide average, or performance equals a
standard set by the Department of Developmental Services. We have outlined planned activities in this draft Performance
Contract in order to successfully achieve our objectives in the coming year. We invite community input regarding the
performance plan either at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 13th from 5-6 p.m. in the San Joaquin
Conference Room of our Fresno office or you may email or mail comments to lweiner@cvrc.org or Linda Weiner, Central
Valley Regional Center, 4615 N. Marty, Fresno, CA 93722.
Central Valley Regional Center - Draft Performance Contract 2012 / PUBLIC POLICY OUTCOMES - 2012
Measures
1) Number and percent
of RC caseload in the
Developmental Center
(Lower is better)
Statewide
Average
0.78%
CVRC
Baseline as of
CVRC
Baseline as of
June 30,
2010
June 30,
2011
1.21%
1.07%
175
158
Planned Activities
 Implement
the
2012-2013
Community
Placement Plan.
 Develop needed residential and other support
resources to support individuals in community
homes that they choose.
● Move 10 clients from the developmental
center to a less-restrictive community placement.
● Develop specialized SLS services for clients
leaving the developmental center who have
intensive needs.
2) Number and percent
of minors residing with
families (includes own
family, foster family, and
guardian)
(Higher is better)
98.64%
98.10%
98.22%
6,359
6,386
● Develop sustainable, integrated, affordable,
and accessible housing.
● Provide information to parents about the
Family Resource Center; make referrals if
interested.
● Continue developing programs to serve
children.
● Monitor efficacy and
programs serving children.
best
practice
for
● Monitor development of integrated parks in
our catchment area.
● Offer group ABA training for families in
English and Spanish; other languages as
available.
3) Number and percent
of minors living in
facilities serving greater
than 6 (includes ICF/
DDs, ICF/DDHs, ICF/
DDNs, SNFs, and CCFs
(Lower is better)
4) Number and percent
of adults residing in
home settings (includes
Independent Living,
Supported Living, Adult
Family Home Agency,
and Family Homes listed
separately as 4a, 4b, 4c
and 4d)
(Higher is better)
0.11%
74.41%
0.02%
0.02%
1
1
providers to offer living arrangement for 4
clients, and with individual bedrooms when
possible.
● Continue to encourage development of small
family homes for 2 children.
72.94%
73.84%
5,731
5,988
● Provide training to regional center staff on
various living arrangements.
● Develop sustainable, integrated, affordable, and
accessible housing.
 Continue to encourage new residential service
● Prepare to implement the new model,
“Individual Choice Budget”, when available.
● Provide Mobility and Bus Training for adult
clients who are able to utilize public
transportation.
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Draft Performance Contract – 2012
PUBLIC POLICY OUTCOMES - 2012
Measures
Statewide
Average
0.70%
4a) Adult Family
Home Agency
11.94%
4b) Independent
Living
CVRC
Baseline
CVRC
Baseline
as of
as of
June 30,
2010
June 30,
2011
1.45%
1.73%
114
140
14.78%
14.71%
1,161
1,193
Planned Activities
● Continue to collaborate with Adult Family
Home Agencies (AFHA) in referral, assessment,
and placement process.
● Invite AFHA staff to appropriate training as
available.
● Conduct annual review of AFHAs.
● Continue to collaborate with ILS providers to
improve services to clients including quarterly
round table.
● Provide information to clients and families
about Housing Choice vouchers as available
through the Housing Authority.
●
Implement Guidelines for provision of
services by ILP and ILS vendors including best
practice recommendations.
●
Provide training to vendors on provision of
services.
56.21%
4c) Own Home Parent
5.56%
4d) Supported
Living
55.36%
56.09%
4,350
4,548
1.35%
106
●
Provide out-of-home respite options.
●
Provide information to clients and families
about Housing Choice vouchers as available
through the Housing Authority.
●
Continue to refer families to In-Home Respite
Agencies.
1.32%
107
●
Collaborate with SLS services to ensure
clients’ needs are being met.
●
Ensure that all generic and natural supports
are being utilized to the fullest extent.
3.65%
5) Number and
percent of adults
living in facilities
serving greater
than 6 (includes
ICF/DDs, ICF/
DDHs, ICF/DDNs,
SNFs, and CCFs
(RCFEs not
included)
(Lower is better)
1.17%
1.13%
92
92
●
Continue to encourage new residential
service providers to offer living arrangements for
4-6 clients, and with individual bedrooms when
possible.
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Draft Performance Contract – 2012
PUBLIC POLICY OUTCOMES - 2012
Measures
Statewide
Average
CVRC
Baseline
CVRC
Baseline
as of
as of
June 30,
2010
June 30,
2011
Planned Activities
6) Number and
percent of adults
in supported
employment
UD¹
UD
UD
●
Collaborate with vendors who provide
supported employment opportunities.
7) Number and
percent of adults
with earned
income and
average wage
(aggregate)
UD
UD
UD
UD
8) Number and
percent of adults
in competitive
employment
UD
UD
UD
UD
9) Access to
medical and
dental services
UD
UD
UD
●
Analyze data collected from revised CDER.
●
Access Medi-Cal through Prucol and
Institutional Deeming.
●
Utilize telemedicine and other specialized
services including dental, contracted through
CVRC.
●
Maintain Memorandums of Understanding
with local mental health departments to clarify
how mental health services will be coordinated
between the two agencies.
10) Number of
consumers per
1,000 who are
victims of abuse
UD
UD
UD
UD
(Higher is better)
UD=Under Development
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DRAFT COMPLIANCE MEASURES – 2012
Measures
Yes/No
Planned Activities
11) Unqualified independent audit with no Material
findings
Yes
Maintain performance
12) Substantial Compliance with DDS fiscal audit
Yes
Maintain performance
13) Operates within OPS budget
Yes
Maintain performance
14) Accurate fiscal projections (within established
percentage), both OPS and POS, based on February
SOAR
Yes
Maintain accuracy of fiscal projections
on SOAR within acceptable range
15) Certified to participate in Waiver
Yes
Maintain certification
16) Compliance with Vendor Audit Requirements
(Per regional center contract, Article III, Section 10)
Yes
Maintain compliance
Measures
17) CDER/ESR currency
Statewide
Average
CVRC
Baseline as
of June 30,
2010
CVRC
Baseline as
of June 30,
2011
Planned Activities
95.67%
Suspended
95.74%
● Maintain CDER/ESR currency to at least
the statewide average or above.
(Higher is better)
18) Intake/assessment
and IFSP time lines (0-3)
19) Intake/assessment
time lines as required
to be maintained (Age
3 and above)
13,988
UD
UD
UD
95.56%
99.30%
100%
● Maintain
requirements.
99.95%
99.91%
21) IFSP Development *
Data
unavailable
88.78%
88.78%

Periodically evaluate the intake process
and procedures to ensure timelines are
met.

Review data on timelines monthly to
ensure accuracy in reporting.
● Maintain compliance with W&I Code
requirements.
● Maintain
Requirements.
compliance
(Revised 8.30.11)
with
T17
● Collaborate with Early Intervention
programs to meet time lines.
● Service
Coordinators
and
Early
Intervention partners will be trained annually
on all aspects of the IFSP process, including
time lines.
*The data for the IFSP has not changed since the 2011 Performance Contract as there were no reviews in 2009.
UD=Under Development
T17
Maintain timelines to at least the
Statewide average.
(Higher is better)
Data
unavailable
with

290
20) IPP Development
compliance
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