Information for All Ages

Information for All

Overview

In this section, learn how your Service Coordinator provides support for you and your family member, and about individualized person-centered planning for your future.

Learn about how behavioral services, respite care services, and health and wellness resources can support you and your family. 

Also find information below about support resources such as the ABLE  Act and CalFRESH. 

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Parent Mentor Program

A service for Parents & Caregivers

Harbor Regional Center (HRC) has a Parent Mentor Program to support parents and caregivers  to navigate systems and programs that serve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, such as IHSS, SSI, MediCal, etc. The Parent Mentor can assist by providing step-by-step assistance with accessing services and supports. The Parent Mentor also assists with building a stronger connection between the individual served/family and their HRC team.

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Imagine the Possibilities: A Path to Employment Success

In this presentation you will learn about:
  • How to use parent training materials created by the CA DD Council to help families embrace competitive employment as part of their student’s future
  • Establishing a better understanding of the experience of families
  • Exploring the impact of expectations and messaging on the decisions families make
  • How to help families play a role in skill-building and finding opportunities for community-based work experiences
  • How to help families work through fears and apprehens
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Recent Changes In California Law Regarding Special Education

On June 30, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 181 (Chapter 52, Statutes of 2022), an education omnibus trailer bill which became effective immediately. There were multiple changes to California special education laws, but the ones that could directly affect regional center consumers are: