Transparency2023-2024 Contract Awards
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Resource Development Contract Awards
In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Harbor Regional Center identified priorities for resource development. The Department of Developmental Services approved 2023-2024 Community Placement Plan (CPP) and Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) Funding for these services.
We are pleased to share that the following service providers were awarded these CPP/CRDP Grants.
Residential – Service Provider for an ARFPSHN (Adult Residential Facility for Persons with Special Healthcare Needs) HRC2324 – 1 (CPP) The development of an ARFPSHN that will provide 24-hour medical/nursing care and intensive supports for individuals transitioning from various skilled nursing facilities who may have various specialized healthcare needs including but not limited to: insulin dependency, tracheostomy, renal dialysis, wound care, etc. A Housing Development Organization (HDO) owns the home and the provider will lease the property from the HDO. The provider is responsible for activities integral to the establishment of the licensed home, e.g. licensing, household furnishings and supplies, personnel and consultant recruitment, staff development and training, transition planning, meetings, travel related to resident visits, etc.
Awarded to Universal Support Inc.
Day Program – Norwalk HRC2324 – 2 (CRDP) The development of a partial community inclusion day program to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who want to remain active in their community through a variety of daily activities and who choose to work less than full-time. Participants will require increased positive behavior supports around their activities of daily living, communication, social engagement, health and independence. This program will support individuals who are interested in employment through the developmental of micro-enterprises and other competitive employment options in their community. Activities will occur both on the site and out in the surrounding community. The partial community inclusion model is based on participants being engaged, on average, in their community for 1/3rd of the service time. Activities off site should occur in small groups of not more than three participants.
Awarded to David’s Place, LLC.
Day program – South Bay HRC2324 – 3 (CRDP) The development of a partial community inclusion day program to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who want to remain active in their community through a variety of daily activities who choose to work less than full-time. Participants will require increased positive behavior supports around their activities of daily living, communication, social engagement, health and independence. This program will support individuals who are interested in employment through the developmental of micro-enterprises and other competitive employment options in their community. Activities will occur both on the site and out in the surrounding community. The partial community inclusion model is based on participants being engaged, on average, in their community for 1/3rd of the service time. Activities off site should occur in small groups of not more than three participants.
Awarded to Understanding Needed Integration (U.N.I.)
Infant Development Program HRC2324 – 4 (CRDP) The development of a center-based Infant Development Program capable of providing services for up to 40 – 50 children that is located in or around the cities of Wilmington, Lomita, Harbor City or San Pedro in HRC’s catchment area. This will be a multi-disciplinary program serving infants and toddlers from the age of approximately 18 months up to 36 months who have been found eligible for early start services. The Infant Development Program shall provide intervention activities which promote development in the following areas according to the basic principles of child growth and development: physical, cognitive, language and speech, psychosocial, and self-help/feeding. The program shall utilize developmentally appropriate practices ensuring interactions are based on children’s individualized needs. The program shall implement and practice the foundational principles, competencies, and evidence based practices. The program shall develop and integrate the expected level of participation and attendance by parents and/or families/caregivers, including approaches that are respective of language preferences and cultural beliefs and practices.
Awarded to SHARE Speech and Language Co., Inc.
Residential – Level 4I Licensed Home for Adults involved in the Criminal Justice System HRC2324 – 5 (CPP) The development of a level 4I licensed Adult Residential Facility (ARF) home for up to four (4) adult individuals who qualify to receive regional center services. The primary focus of this home will be to provide a safe living environment for individuals requiring enhanced support due to involvement in the criminal justice system who also have significant behavioral support needs and/or a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the same right to justice and fair treatment in all areas of the criminal justice system as those without disabilities, and therefore must be afforded the supports and accommodations required to ensure fair and equal treatment. Along with meeting the requirements to open and manage a licensed residential home, the applicant must also have the relevant experience, understanding, and knowledge of how to support individuals with IDD who are involved in the criminal justice system. While the circumstances and needs for each individual residing in the home will vary, examples may include but are not limited to: being actively involved in the courts system, being on a diversion program/plan, and/or are going through competency training.
Awarded to Calhoun LLC