Please click the links below for further information:

• Public Comment Rate Study
• State of Emergency in Amador, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties
• State of Emergency Declared by Governor Brown
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Assistance
• Orientation
• Special Incident Report (SIR) Guidelines
• SIR Reporting: Information and Timeline Requirements
• RCRC Voltage Secure e-mail tutorial
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) Program
• Security & Security Breach

April 28th, 2021 Redwood Coast Dad's Parent Academy (Just Dad's) English

Reprogramamos la Presentación especial Quédese a Mi Lado: El Papel de un Padre de un Padre en Apoyar al Desarrollo Saludable de su Hijo con un Discapacidad (Solo Para los Papás) de nuestra Academia Para Padres al 13 de mayo a las 4:30 de la tarde. Vamos a tener interpretación al español y va a ser una oportunidad para que los hombres se conectan con otros que tienen niños con discapacidad. Por favor comuniquese con nosotros aquí jgarcia@redwoodcoastrc.org para recibir el enlace.

May 13th, 2021 Redwood Coast Dad's Parent Academy (Just Dad's) Spanish

April 28th, 2021 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Special Presentation: Evidence Based Practices for Essential Skills and Navigating the Resources ~ English

April 28th, 2021 Autusm Awareness and Acceptance Month Special Presentation: Evidence Based Practices for Essential Skills and Navigating the Resources ~ Spanish

CA DDS presents Partnership in Person-Centered Planning Webinar

California Mentor Treasure Hunt in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month and Earth Day

Redwood Coast Regional Center Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. English ~ Spanish

RCRC Parent Academy: The Importance of Play: Tools for Supporting Your Child's Development Through Fun Games & Activities Helping Tools Series English ~ Spanish

COVID-19 Information

• RCRC has PPE for Service Providers - To request PPE from RCRC for your agency follow these steps:

1. Complete the PPE request form
2. Submit completed form to ppe@redwoodcoastrc.org
3. RCRC will then forward the approved request to the different distribution hubs in our 4 counties
4. Distribution partner will reach out to you when the PPE is ready to be picked up

• If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to your Resource Manager to discuss.

Best Practices for Residential Providers Re-Opening / Risk Mitigation Plans for COVID19

Per California Department of Public Health all businesses in the state, including all service providers must develop an opening plan or risk mitigation plan and submit to your local Public Health Department.

Links to County Specific Information for Re-Opening / Risk Mitigation Plans:

Mendocino County

• www.mendocinocounty.org

Lake County

• Work Tool

Humboldt County

• www.humboldtgov.org

Del Norte County

• www.covid19.dnco.org

RCRC Residential Provider Support

• Vendor COVID19 Support & Guidance and Appendix
• Vendor COVID19 Support & Guidance
• Powerpoint Presentation

Additional Resources

• CDC Guidance for Best Practices for Direct Support Providers
• CDC Interim Guidance to Businesses and Employers
• PPE Burn Rate Calculator
• Summary of Strategies to Optimize PPE
• General Strategies to Optimize PPE
• Facial Covering Guidance
• Sequence of How to Don and Doff PPE
• How to Don and Doff N95 Mask
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance
• COVID 19 Individual Safety Plan - Sample
• Support Service Considerations for Persons in Isolation / Quarantine Out of Home
• Support Service Considerations for Contract Tracing Plan

Please click on the links below for clarification on DDS inclusion of direct staff in the COVID19 Vaccine Phase 1a. The purpose is to clarify which providers employees who provide direct care, in-home-support, and other health and developmental services are "health care workers" pursuant to the State of Californiat's Vaccination Plan, and thus are prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination within Phase 1a.

• COVID19 Vaccine Phase 1a Letter for Direct Service Employees
• COVID19 Vaccine Phase 1a Letter for Family Members
• COVID19 Individuals-Families FAQs
• Vaccine FAQs

RCRC Provider Academy for The Development of Social-Emotional Competencies in Children 0-5

The Importance of Joint Attention in Early Social Development March 29th, 2021 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 To view the flyer click here

RSVP to Denise Keller: bctservices2@gmail.com

January 27th, 2021 (English) January 28th, 2021 (Spanish) from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Tools for Supporting and Achieving Social-emotional Wellness During Covid-19 and Beyond

Please join us via Zoom: log in information on flyers listed below

Social-Emotional Well Being Flyer

Social-Emotional Well Being Flyer - Spanish

Free Webinar about IDD Alternative Services February 10th, 2021 at 3 p.m. English

Free Webinar about IDD Alternative Services February 10th, 2021 at 3 p.m. Spanish

February 24th, 2021 (English) February 25th, 2021 (Spanish) from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

The Importance of Play: Tools for Guiding your Child's Social Emotional Development through Fun and Games!

March 24th, 2021 (English) March 25th, 2021 (Spanish) from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Teamwork: Tools to Help You Accomplish Your Goals Through Effective Communication and Collaboration

English ~~~~~~~ Spanish

RCRC wants to hear from our community. Please help us improve how we service our community. Your thoughts and ideas are important to us.

Community Forum Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Community Forum February 9th, 2021 English

Community Forum February 9th, 2021 Spanish

Via Zoom: https://www.echo.zoom.us/j/98220761896

Joining By Phone Only:

+1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 982 2076 1896

This meeting will be bilingual Spanish/English.

RCRC quiere escuchar de nuestra comunidad. Ayúdanos a mejorar la forma en que servimos a nuestra comunidad. Sus pensamientos e ideas son importantes para nosotros.

Foro Comunitario

Martes, EL 9 De Febrero, 2021

De 4 A 5:30 De La Tarde

Por Zoom: https://www.echo.zoom.us/j/98220761896

Por Teléfono Solamente:

+ 1 669 900 6833

ID De La Reunion: 982 2076 1896

Esta reunión será bilingüe; español/inglés.

Register Today for the February Self-Advocacy Chat on February 17th, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Early Start Personnel Development Webinars: Supporting Family Mental Wellness and Resilience

Disability Thrive Initiative Webinar December 16th, 2020

• DDS Training Series on Person Centered Practices Letter
• Training on Person-Centered Practices Dates November 17th & November 19th, 2020

Free Online Trainings presented by Dave Hingsburger, M.Ed., in January and February 2021

• Training Descriptions
• Required Training Registration Form

Free Emergency Preparedness in ASL (American Sign Language) November 6th, 2020 2p.m. to 4 p.m. /  November 16th, 2020 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. / December 4th, 2020 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• November 6th
• November16th
• December 4th  Espanol

• Self Advocate and Family Member Informational Event - English / Un Evento Informativo Para Las Familias Y Los Auto Defensores Espanol

• The Department of Developmental Services Director is encouraging and reminding each of us to keep each other safe and help stop the spread of COVID-19 by using a number of strategies. To view the letter please click Critical Holiday Risk Mitigation Strategies

• COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language

• Symposium on Innovative and Alternative Services in Action October 21st, 2020

• Alternative Services FAQs

• Family Member Engagement Guide

• San Diego Regional Center RFP for Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Agent

• California State Warning Center of an Excessive Heat Emergency

• Alternative Delivery of Non Residential Services New Service Delivery Model Zoom Presentations

• HCBS Final Rule Implementation Delay

• Community Based Day Program Design Checklist

• In Home Respite Service Agencies Program Design Checklist

• Availability of Personal Protective Equipment

• Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance July 14th, 2020

• Guidance for Direct Service Providers

• Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities

• Guidance for Direct Service Providers, Caregivers, Parents, and People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

• People with Developments and Behavioral Disorders

• May 2020 State of Emergency Billing Letter

• May 2020 State of Emergency Billing Certification Statement Non Residential Services - Absence Billing

• Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Decision Tool

• Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring DSPs

• Reach Out Call - Call in for all Self Advocates English  Spanish Version

• Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

• Declaración del Comisionado del Seguro Social Andrew Saul sobre los pagos de estímulo económico de COVID-19 para los beneficiarios

• *RCRC COVID-19 Service Provider Memo*

    DDS DIRECTIVES DUE TO COVID 19

• DDS Directive 01-042721 Updated Overtime Rate for Participant Directed Respite Services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency

• DDS Directive 01-042121 In Person Monitoring Visits

• DDS Directive 02-042121Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities

• DDS Directive Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency & Enclosure A

• DDS Directive Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services & Enclosure A

• DDS Directive Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services & Enclosure

• DDS Directive Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services & Enclosure A ~ Enclosure B

• DDS Directive 01-040221: Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19

• DDS Directive 01-31721: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID19

• DDS Directive 01-030921: Contacting Consumers Ages 16 through 64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID19 Vaccination

• Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services, January 27th, 2021

• DDS Directive 01-011521: Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19 January 15th, 2021

• Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative NonResidential Services

• Update Regarding Montly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services

• DDS Directive 01-122320- Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

• DDS Directive 01-120120: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

• DDS Directive: Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements For Alternative NonResidential Services November 10th, 2020

• DDS Directive: Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements For Alternative NonResidential Services November 10th, 2020 Enclosure Survey

• COVID-19 Directive with Expiration Information

• Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative NonResidential Services October 28th, 2020

• DDS Directive: 01-102820 Extension of Waivers, Modification, and Directives Due to COVID-19 October 28th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-100720: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19 October 7th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-100220 Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services October 2nd, 2020

• DDS Directive 0183120 - Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Non Residential Services During The COVID-19 State of Emergency August 31st, 2020

• DDS Directive 0183120 - Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Non Residential Services During The COVID-19 State of Emergency August 31st, 2020 Enclosure A.

• DDS Certification of Alternative Non Residential Services

• DDS Directive 01-081020: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19 August 10th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-072820: Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directive due to COVID-19 July 28th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-071720: Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During The State of Emergency July 17th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-071720 Enclosure A, Enclosure B, Enclosure C July 17th, 2020

• DDS Additional Guidance on Payments for Non Residential Services During the State of Emergency

• COVID-19 Directives to Regional Centers July 15th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-071520 Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19 July 15th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-062220 Criminal Background Checks for SDP and FHA June 22nd, 2020

• COVID-19 Request for Department of Justice Name Check

• DDS Directive 01-60820: Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19 June 8th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-051820 : Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives Due to COVID-19 May 18th, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-050820: Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives Due to COVID-19

• RC Messaging to Local Community During COVID-19 Outbreak May 1st, 2020

• DDS Directive 01-041520 Requirements Waived Due to COVID-19 April 15th, 2020

• Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in Sandis April 3rd, 2020

• DDS Directive on Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities March 23, 2020

• DDS Directive on Immediate COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN March 23, 2020

• DDS Directive on Placements in Licensed Residential Settings March 20, 2020

• BCIA- COVID-19 Request for Department of Justice Name Check

• Licensed Facilities Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers March 20, 2020

• DDS Directive on Requirements Waived due to COVID-19 March 18th, 2020

• DDS Directive on Requirements Waived due to COVID-19 March 18th, 2020

• DDS Directive on Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff March 18, 2020

• DDS Directive on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk due to COVID-19 March 12, 2020

• DDS Directive on Requirements Waived due to COVID-19 March 12th, 2020

• DDS State of Emergency Statewide COVID-19 March 12, 2020

• DDS Directive Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19 April 2nd, 2020

• Tips on How to Stop the Spread of Respiratory Viruses / COVID-19 English & Spanish Version

• What You Can Do - Lo Que Puede Hacer

• The COVID-19 Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities

• RCRC Clinical COVID-19 Guidelines

• Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain times from Dr. Laurie SPerry

• ASAP Family Resources

• The COVID-19 Risk Communication Package For Healthcare Facilities and Service Providers

• Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency

• Service Provider Resource Links

Service Provider Forms

• Vendor Rate Adjustments for Employee Sick Leave-AB1522
• RCRC Billing Sheet (PDF Version)
• RCRC Billing Sheet (Excel Version)
• Mental Health Provider Progress Report (PDF Version)
• DS 1891 Vendor Disclosure Statement (PDF Version)
• DS 5862 Parental Verification for Receipt of Behavioral Services (PDF Version)
• Financial Statements Form (PDF Version)
• Provider of Care Memo to Providers (PDF Version)
• IMPORTANT UPDATE RE: FY 2014/15 UNIFORM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
• Minimum Wage 2021 Rate Adjustment Worksheet, Instructions, and Certification
• Implementation of 2021 Minimum Wage Rate Adjustment Memo
• Usual and Customary Lodging Rate Memo
• Special Incident Reporting Form
• Special Incident Reporting Instructions
• Timeline for Special Incident Reporting
• DDS Publication for Reportable SIRs with RCRC