QIP Compliance Affects Rates as of July 2026 Published on August 11, 2026 Service Providers/Vendors, read more about the QIP requirements and/or the QIP eligibility requirements here. Tagged as: , Announcements
Standardized Respite Tool: Important Update and Next Steps Published on August 03, 2026 State law requires California to create a statewide tool to help make decisions about respite hours fairer and more consistent. Individuals, families, and community partners tested and shared helpful feedback on the first draft of the respite tool. Read more on the findings and next steps. Tagged as: , Announcements
Family Outcomes Survey Published on July 31, 2026 Every year, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) invites a randomly selected group of thousands of families who are currently participating in or have previously participated in the Early Start Program to take part in the Family Outcomes Survey (FOS). DDS has sent out the annual survey to those families on August 5, 2026. Read more here. Tagged as: , Announcements
Your Voice can Make a Difference! Join VALOR! Published on July 29, 2026 VALOR (Voices, Action, Leadership, Organized for Resilience) is a statewide initiative of the Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA). Their purpose is to strengthen leadership, community engagement, and advocacy for the rights of Latinos with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Tagged as: , Announcements
Ready Together Emergency Preparedness Series Published on July 22, 2026 Join the Emergency Preparedness Series where the focus will be on summer Safety. Tagged as: , Announcements
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire - Update Published on July 17, 2026 Resources available as a response to the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire. Read more to obtain updated information. Please follow our social medial platforms as well for updated and ongoing resources. Tagged as: , Announcements
High Importance: Critical Weather Event Ahead Published on July 13, 2026 Critical Fire weather conditions are possible on Wednesday through Thursday morning, impacting portions of Los Angeles County. Wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph. Monsoon thunderstorms today, continuing throughout the week. Extreme Heat warnings and Heat advisory. Tagged as: , Announcements
National Core Indicators (NCI) Survey! Have you taken it? Published on July 09, 2026 Watch in informational video from our Consumer Advocate, Patrick, as he explains what the (NCI) survey is. Tagged as: , Announcements
Self-Advocate Speakers Training Published on June 24, 2026 The Self-Advocate Speakers Training (SAST) is back! Open to any individual with a disability in California, this virtual training series provides training on the building blocks of effective public speaking and change-making, and opens up opportunities for self-advocates to engage in additional learning and advocacy. Tagged as: , Announcements
Boyle Heights Fire: State of Emergency Absence Billing Published on June 23, 2026 SERVICE PROVIDERS! On June 20, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County as a result of the Palos Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights, which may have affected vendor services for individuals served in this area. Tagged as: , Announcements