Santa Day 2019 was an absolute success! Every year, we host
Santa Day as an opportunity for our clients to take a photo with
Santa in a low sensory environment. We were even featured in KCRA
channel 3 news!
Parents and Caregivers for Wellness is a group of
Parent/Caregiver run organizations from across California who are
working together to improve behavioral health services and
supports to children and their families.
Families are the best resource they have to identify the
strengths and needs of California’s families. To help them
understand what behavioral health services and supports are
needed in California, they are asking that you fill out the
following survey. The information you provide will help
them develop training and advocacy activities.
Join us at the Sierra Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite
100
Sacramento, CA 95815 on November 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
The Service Navigator Program is a collaboration with Warmline
Family Resource Center to assist families with clients
transitioning from school t adult services.
You may have recently received a Child Family Survey from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) regarding services you receive from Alta California Regional Center. At this time, we would like to remind you to please complete and return the surveys at your earliest convenience. We would love to hear from you! If you have already returned your completed survey, we thank you for your participation. If you have not yet received a survey, you may request one by contacting SCDD directly at (714) 558-4421, or by emailing qaproject@scdd.ca.gov.
TOPSoccer is a program that provides special
needs kids ages 4-21 the opportunity to play a modified version
of soccer. Children get to play soccer with their peers and
“Buddies” (volunteers). The program emphasizes development and
participation over competition. TOPSoccer is a program of SYSL
(Sacramento Youth Soccer League), and enables young athletes with
special needs to develop their physical fitness, technical
skills, courage and self-esteem, through the joy and
excitement of playing soccer. One-on-one assistance is available
to children that need it.
ACRC continues to support clients who are working or desire to
work. We recently learned about a video of four ACRC
clients who work at SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility
District).
The California Department of Developmental Services want to
hear from individuals to find out if they are satisfied with
Regional center services
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities-North Coast
office will be overseeing the process.
The National Core Indicators (NCI) questions address key areas of
concern, including service planning, community inclusion, choice,
health and safety and employment.
The Crocker Art Museum has initiated an Art Access program to
ensure art is available to everyone. The Wonder Lab is one
such program that is offered the 3rd Sunday in March, June and
November from 11 am-2 pm. It’s an inclusive drop-in program
designed especially for children with special needs and their
families.
The Art Access programs and services are offered FREE of charge.
for more information about what’s offered, call (916)
808-1962, TYY Relay: (800) 735-2929 or
education@crockerartmuseum.org.
For individuals under 21 years of age with autism spectrum
disorder, the California Department of Health Care Services
(DHCS) has communicated a change that will effect persons
currently receiving BHT through regional center funding.
Behavior Health Treatment will be provided as a covered
benefit, meaning families will receive the service funded by
Medi-Cal.
Your Service Coordinator will be working with you on
this transition.
DHCS has put out a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to
help the public understand the changes.
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