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The MENTOR Network FBS – ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION TO FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (FBS) AT WESTSIDE REGIONAL CENTER The MENTOR Network's Family Behavioral Services (FBS) offers classes that help families with a child exhibiting behavioral challenges. Classes introduce and discuss behavioral principles and teach new skills using practical and individualized examples. Please contact your Service Coordinator about details for enrollment. It is required for families to attend the "Orientation to FBS" class before their first FBS service. No appointment or reservation needed for orientation unless childcare is needed.…
Find out more »Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Info Session
This information session will cover the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)-CMS Final Rule which requires that all HCBS meet certain qualifications for integration and support, enabling full access to the greater community; promoting individual choice, rights, freedom and independence in making life choices. This session will additionally cover Person Centered Planning (an approach to determining, planning for and working toward the preferred future of a person based on their strengths, capabilities, preferences, lifestyle and cultural background), Risk Assessment (identifying and documenting safeguards, supports, education and…
Find out more »Servicios Basados en el Hogar y La Comunidad (HCBS) Sesión de Información
Esta sesión de información cubrirá la Regla Final de los Servicios Basados en el Hogar y la Comunidad (HCBS) -CMS que requiere que todos los HCBS cumplan con ciertas calificaciones para la integración y el apoyo, lo que permite un acceso completo a la comunidad en general; promoviendo la elección individual, los derechos, la libertad y la independencia al hacer elecciones de vida Esta sesión también cubrirá Planificación Centrada en la Persona (un enfoque para determinar, planificar y trabajar hacia…
Find out more »ABLE Act Information Session
Julie Eby-Mckenzie from The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) will present on the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE). This new legislature enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to save private money without their public benefits (i.e. SSI & SSDI) being affected, through opening a tax-advantaged savings account. Come out to learn when the accounts will come to California and how you can start saving for yourself or for a loved one with a disability. Session Time:…
Find out more »The MENTOR Network FBS – ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION TO FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (FBS) AT WESTSIDE REGIONAL CENTER The MENTOR Network's Family Behavioral Services (FBS) offers classes that help families with a child exhibiting behavioral challenges. Classes introduce and discuss behavioral principles and teach new skills using practical and individualized examples. Please contact your Service Coordinator about details for enrollment. It is required for families to attend the "Orientation to FBS" class before their first FBS service. No appointment or reservation needed for orientation unless childcare is needed.…
Find out more »The MENTOR Network FBS – ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION TO FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (FBS) AT WESTSIDE REGIONAL CENTER The MENTOR Network's Family Behavioral Services (FBS) offers classes that help families with a child exhibiting behavioral challenges. Classes introduce and discuss behavioral principles and teach new skills using practical and individualized examples. Please contact your Service Coordinator about details for enrollment. It is required for families to attend the "Orientation to FBS" class before their first FBS service. No appointment or reservation needed for orientation unless childcare is needed.…
Find out more »IHSS Workshop – Orientation
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Workshop: Orientation to the IHSS Program The Westside Family Resource Empowerment Center (WFREC) is offering workshops to help families that are in the process of applying for IHSS or that are providing IHSS support and need more hours. The "Orientation to the IHSS Program" session is for people that are applying for IHSS and want to know more about the basic steps of the application process. This workshop is held in English on the 2nd Tuesday…
Find out more »IHSS Workshop – Advanced
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Workshop: Advanced IHSS Training The Westside Family Resource Empowerment Center (WFREC) is offering workshops to help families that are in the process of applying for IHSS or that are providing IHSS support and need more hours. The "Advanced IHSS Program" session is for people that want to learn the basic steps to appeal IHSS or are requesting a re-evaluation of IHSS hours. This workshop is held in English on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For…
Find out more »Toilet Training Class
2 Week Course: May 17 & May 24, 2018 Thursday Evenings from 6:00-8:00pm The Mentor’s Network Family Behavioral Services (FBS) offers classes that help families with a child exhibiting behavioral challenges. Classes introduce and discuss behavioral principles and teach new skills using practical and individualized examples. Please contact your service coordinator about details for enrollment. For General information regarding The Mentor Network’s FBS, please contact Samantha Persoff at (424) 227-4442 ext. 201 (for English) or Leticia Franco at (424) 227-442…
Find out more »Westside TIGERS
Westside TIGERS Padres ayudando a padres a abogar efectivamente por los derechos de sus hijos que reciben servicios de educación especial por medio del distrito escolar, tendrá el placer de presentar talleres enfocados en la educación y los servicios relacionados para estudiantes en educación especial. Tiempos de reunión: Cada 3er Viernes del mes entre las 9:30 AM a 12:00 PM Ubicación: Westside Regional Center, Boardroom 3A/B, 3er piso Para más información por favor llame a Maria Soto (310) 674-2690.
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