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Important Information about the Budget Impasse (09/11/08): A message from Secretary Kim Belshé, California Health and Human Services Agency, on the Budget Impasse.
Jobs Available, Apply Now! (09/02/08): The Department of Developmental Services is looking for people who want to be a Maintenance and Service Occupational Trainees. Deadline to apply is October 3, 2008.
Family Cost Participation Program Policy for Early Start (09/02/08): The department will implement the Family Cost Participation Program (FCPP) on October 1, 2008. The FCPP will be implemented through the regional center Early Start service system.
2008 Health and Wellness Forum (08/14/08): The Department of Developmental Services, in collaboration with the Association of Regional Center Agencies and UC San Diego School of Medicine, presents the 2008 Health & Wellness Forum in San Diego, California, on September 24-26.
Supported Living Services Statistics Report (07/23/08): This annual report contains statewide Supported Living Services consumer population numbers and purchase of service costs.
Regional Center Wellness Initiative Projects (07/22/08): Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Wellness Initiative Projects
Early Start Personnel Development Fund (07/22/08): Training scholarships and grants offer to assist early intervention personnel in local programs and agencies to enhance the quality of Early Start services.
SB 391 Report to the Legislature (07/17/08): 2008 Evaluation of People with Developmental Disabilities Moving from Developmental Centers into the Community
Office Occupations Clerk Exam for Northern and Southern California (07/15/08): The final filing date for this exam is August 8, 2008.
Self-Directed Services - Request for Qualifications (07/15/08): DDS is inviting entities interested in providing Fiscal Management Services for Self-Directed Services participants to submit a verification of qualifications as set forth in the Request for Qualifications to obtain an Affidavit of Certification as a Financial Management Service provider.
Risk Management and Mitigation Report (07/09/08): This report is intended to fulfill the reporting requirement to the Legislature for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. State regulations require DDS and the regional centers track adverse events called special incidents that occur to consumers with developmental disabilities.
Health Advisory (07/08/08): Smoke from wildfires in the California is currently affecting air quality in portions of the state.
Schedules of Residential Care and Treatment Costs (07/02/08): Charges for services in facilities maintained by the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health.
Family Cost Participation Program (07/01/08): Updated Family Cost Participation Program accessment schedule and calculator effective July 1, 2008.
Hot Weather Tips (06/20/08): Summer temperatures are heating up throughout California. It is especially critical for adults and children in vulnerable populations to take precautions against heat exhaustion and heat-related illness.
Agnews Developmental Center Closure Report Update (05/19/08): May 2008 Report on the Plan for the Closure of Agnews Developmental Center
California State Information Officers Council Awards (05/15/08): Congratulations to the Early Start Program for its award winning Health Care Provider's brochure.
May Revision Highlights (05/15/08): May revision highlights for 2008-2009 Governor's Budget for the Department of Developmental Services.
Drowning Prevention Month (05/07/08): Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared May 2008, as ''Drowning Prevention Month.''
Regional Center Local Program Performance Ratings (Early Start) (04/28/08): These performance ratings are required by the Office of Special Education Programs to be posted on a states website under the authority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004.
DDS Fact Book - Tenth Edition (04/14/08): The DDS Fact Book offers a look at the demographics and characteristics of individuals served by DDS.
Service Coordinator's Handbook - Transition (04/09/08): This is an excerpt from the Service Coordinator's Handbook, Section 10 - Individualized Service Plan Process.
Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Primer and Policy Manual (04/07/08): This manual provides information on California's Waiver for individuals with a developmental disability.
Controlling Regional Center Costs (PDF) (04/07/08): This report to the Legislature provides prior and impending cost-containment options for regional centers.
Proposed Respite Care Rate Increase Regulations (03/18/08): This proposed regulations is to amend Title 17, sections 57310 and 57332, as a result of the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2008.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices in Inter-Organizational Collaboration (03/05/08): A how-to manual for organizations working to integrate services for persons with autistic spectrum disorders and their families.
Governor's Budget Highlights (01/11/08): Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Governor's Budget for the Department of Developmental Services.
Rebuild Your Life (11/26/07): Resources and information about rebuilding your home and life after disaster strikes.

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