activities · 60
what they do
direct service · 46
- Administers application process for developmental disability services Supported Living for IDDManages the application process for individuals seeking services for developmental disabilities.
- Allocates budget to direct services Supported Living for IDDSpent approximately $396.5 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with over 97% directed toward services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Allocates funding to direct services Supported Living for IDDSpent approximately $396.5 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with over 97% of funds allocated to direct services.
- Competitive Integrated Employment Support Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesSupports individuals with developmental disabilities in securing competitive integrated employment through full-time, part-time, self-employment, or contract work, using community resources and TCRC-funded services.
- Conducts public financial accountability meetings Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsHolds public meetings to present and gather feedback on prior fiscal year Purchase of Services expenditures.
- Conducts public meetings on fiscal expenditures Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsHolds public meetings to present and gather feedback on prior fiscal year Purchase of Services expenditures.
- Disaster Preparedness Program (RESCUE) Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an in-house disaster preparedness initiative called RESCUE, designed to support individuals served, their families, and service providers in emergency planning and response.
- Disaster Preparedness Program (RESCUE) Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an in-house disaster preparedness program called RESCUE, designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and service providers in emergency planning and response.
- Disaster Preparedness Program (RESCUE) Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an in-house disaster preparedness initiative called RESCUE, designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and service providers in emergency planning and response.
- Disaster Preparedness Program for Individuals and Families Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an in-house disaster preparedness initiative called RESCUE, designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and service providers in emergency planning and response.
- Disaster preparedness program Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an in-house disaster preparedness program called RESCUE for individuals served, their families, and service providers.
- Financial Accountability and Reporting Supported Living for IDDReports financial data publicly, including spending approximately $396.5 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year with over 97% allocated to direct services.
- Funding for Recreational and Social Activities Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides funding for camping services and social recreational activities through Individual Program Plans, enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in community-based enrichment opportunities.
- Funds camping and social recreational activities Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides funding for camping services and social recreational opportunities through Individual Program Plans for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Funds camping and social recreational activities Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides funding for camping services and social recreational activities through Individual Program Plans for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Hosts public town hall meetings Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsOrganizes town hall meetings to engage the public on regional center activities, including service delivery and performance data.
- Hosts town hall meetings for public engagement Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsOrganizes town hall meetings to engage the public on regional center activities, including scheduled events in locations such as Santa Paula.
- Manages application process for developmental disability services Supported Living for IDDOffers an application process for individuals with developmental disabilities to access regional center services.
- Offers voluntary alternative to traditional regional center servicesProvides individuals with developmental disabilities greater control over the delivery and providers of their services through a voluntary alternative model.
- Operates in-house disaster preparedness program (RESCUE) Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsRuns the RESCUE program to enhance disaster preparedness for individuals served, their families, and service providers.
- Participates in National Core Indicators surveys Developmental Disabilities Service Performance AssessmentEngages in annual National Core Indicators surveys to monitor and improve the performance of developmental disabilities services.
- Participates in National Core Indicators surveys Developmental Disabilities Service Performance AssessmentEngages in annual National Core Indicators surveys to monitor the performance of developmental disabilities services and hosts public meetings to present findings.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting Developmental Disabilities Service Performance AssessmentParticipates in the annual National Core Indicators surveys to assess the performance of developmental disabilities services and produces mid-year and end-of-year reports to communicate progress on strategic objectives.
- Person-Centered Support Planning and Service DeliveryProvides person and family-centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to promote community living, employment, education, and recreation. This includes offering a voluntary alternative to traditional regional center services that gives individuals greater control over service delivery, as well as revising Individualized Program Plans to align with person-centered tools.
- Person-Centered Support Planning and Service Delivery Supported Living for IDDProvides person and family-centered supports to over 14,500 individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling community living, employment, education, and recreation through Individualized Program Plans aligned with Person Centered Thinking tools.
- Person-Centered Support Services Supported Living for IDDProvides person and family-centered supports to over 14,500 individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling community living, employment, education, and recreation through Individualized Program Plans aligned with Person Centered Thinking tools.
- Person-Centered Supports for Community LivingProvides person and family-centered supports to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote community living, working, learning, and recreation, including through revised Individualized Program Plans aligned with person-centered tools.
- Produces annual strategic progress reports Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingProduces mid-year and end-of-year reports to communicate progress on strategic objectives.
- Produces annual strategic progress reports Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingIssues mid-year and end-of-year reports to communicate progress on strategic objectives.
- Provides person and family-centered community supportsOffers supports that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and participate in recreation within their communities.
- Providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities Supported Living for IDDServes over 14,500 individuals with developmental disabilities by offering a voluntary alternative to traditional regional center services, providing funding for camping and social recreational activities, and supporting competitive integrated employment. The organization spent approximately $396.5 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with over 97% allocated to direct services.
- Public Engagement and Performance Reporting Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsConducts town hall meetings and public forums to present fiscal expenditure data, National Core Indicators performance results, and strategic progress reports, gathering community feedback on regional center activities.
- Public Engagement and Performance Reporting Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsConducts town hall meetings and public presentations on prior fiscal year expenditures, National Core Indicators data, and strategic progress, including annual reporting and public feedback opportunities.
- Public Engagement and Performance Reporting Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsConducts public meetings, town halls, and performance reviews—including presentation of prior fiscal year Purchase of Services expenditures and National Core Indicators data—to engage the public and monitor service quality.
- Public Engagement and Performance Transparency Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsConducts town hall meetings and public forums to present fiscal expenditure data (including Purchase of Services), National Core Indicators performance results, and strategic progress reports, while gathering community feedback.
- Public Engagement and Transparency Meetings Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsHosts town hall and public meetings to present data on prior fiscal year expenditures (Purchase of Services), National Core Indicators performance results, and regional center activities, while gathering public feedback. Includes scheduled events such as one in Santa Paula.
- Revises Individualized Program Plan format Individualized Life PlanningUpdated the Individualized Program Plan to align with Person Centered Thinking tools to better support individualized planning.
- Revises Individualized Program Plans to align with person-centered tools Individualized Life PlanningUpdated the Individualized Program Plan format to align with Person Centered Thinking tools to better support individual goals and service planning.
- Serves individuals with developmental disabilities Supported Living for IDDProvides services to over 14,500 individuals with developmental disabilities across the region.
- Serves individuals with developmental disabilities across the region Supported Living for IDDServes over 14,500 individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting community living, working, learning, and recreation through person and family-centered supports.
- Service Access and Application Process Supported Living for IDDManages the application process for individuals seeking services for developmental disabilities, serving over 14,500 individuals annually.
- Service Access and Application Support Supported Living for IDDManages the application process for services for individuals with developmental disabilities and serves over 14,500 individuals annually.
- Service Access and Fiscal Management Supported Living for IDDManages the application process for developmental disability services and allocates approximately $396.5 million annually, with over 97% directed to service delivery through regional funding mechanisms.
- Strategic Reporting and Fiscal Transparency Supported Living for IDDProduces annual mid-year and end-of-year reports to communicate progress on strategic objectives and maintains fiscal transparency, with $396.5 million spent in 2020-21, over 97% on direct services.
- Supports Competitive Integrated Employment Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesHelps individuals achieve employment in integrated settings through full-time, part-time, self-employment, or contract work using community and TCRC-funded services.
- Supports Competitive Integrated Employment Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesAssists individuals in securing full-time, part-time, self-employment, or contract work in integrated settings using community and TCRC-funded services.
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- Public engagement and oversight of services Public Accountability Reporting & ForumsConducts public meetings and town halls to present and gather feedback on Purchase of Services expenditures, engage the public on regional center activities, and discuss National Core Indicators data for monitoring developmental services performance.
research · 1
- Performance monitoring and reporting Developmental Disabilities Service Performance AssessmentParticipates in annual National Core Indicators surveys to monitor the performance of developmental disabilities services and produces mid-year and end-of-year reports annually to communicate progress on strategic objectives.
capacity building · 12
- Capacity Building in Person-Centered Practices Person-Centered Thinking TrainingConducts Person Centered Thinking Training sessions and bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings, and implements a multi-year initiative to build skills in person-centered practices among staff, providers, families, and individuals served.
- Capacity Building in Person-Centered Practices Person-Centered Thinking TrainingConducts Person Centered Thinking Training sessions and hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings at TCRC offices to build skills among staff, service providers, families, and individuals served. Implements a multi-year initiative to expand capacity in person-centered approaches.
- Capacity Building in Person-Centered Practices Person-Centered Thinking TrainingDelivers Person Centered Thinking Training sessions and hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings across TCRC offices as part of a multi-year initiative to build skills among staff, service providers, individuals, and families.
- Capacity Building in Person-Centered Practices Person-Centered Thinking TrainingDelivers Person Centered Thinking Training and hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings as part of a multi-year initiative to build skills among staff, service providers, individuals, and families in person-centered planning and support.
- Capacity Building in Person-Centered Practices Person-Centered Thinking TrainingDelivers Person Centered Thinking Training and hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice across TCRC offices as part of a multi-year initiative to build skills among staff, service providers, individuals, and families.
- Conducts Person Centered Thinking Training Person-Centered Thinking TrainingOffers Person Centered Thinking Training sessions for staff, service providers, individuals served, and families to develop goals and action plans.
- Conducts Person Centered Thinking Training Person-Centered Thinking TrainingDelivers training sessions for staff, service providers, individuals, and families to develop goals and action plans using person-centered approaches.
- Hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice Person-Centered Thinking TrainingFacilitates bi-monthly skill-building meetings at each TCRC office focused on person-centered thinking practices.
- Hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings Person-Centered Thinking TrainingHosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings at each TCRC office to build skills in person-centered thinking among staff and partners.
- Implements multi-year person-centered practices training initiative Person-Centered Thinking TrainingLeads a sustained training effort to build capacity in person-centered practices among staff, providers, families, and individuals served.
- Implements multi-year person-centered practices training initiative Person-Centered Thinking TrainingCarries out a multi-year initiative to build capacity in person-centered practices across staff, service providers, families, and individuals served.
- Person-centered thinking training and implementation Person-Centered Thinking TrainingConducts Person Centered Thinking Training sessions and hosts bi-monthly Communities of Practice meetings to build skills in person-centered thinking among staff, service providers, individuals served, and families. This includes a multi-year training initiative and revision of the Individualized Program Plan format to align with person-centered tools.
strategies · 34
how they think
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- Adaptive and Performance-Driven Planning adaptive_strategic_planningAligns strategic priorities with state performance measures and updates focus areas every three years using standardized assessment tools like National Core Indicators and stakeholder feedback to ensure continuous system improvement.
- Adaptive and Performance-Informed Strategy adaptive strategic planningAligns operational priorities with state performance measures and updates strategic focus areas every three years using stakeholder feedback and standardized tools like the National Core Indicators to monitor and improve system effectiveness.
- Collaborative Partnership Model for Support Planning collaborative partnership modelOperates through a partnership-based approach that integrates individuals, families, staff, providers, and policymakers in co-creating support plans, ensuring shared decision-making and collaborative problem-solving.
- Collaborative Partnership and Equity-Centered Engagement equity-centered engagementFosters a culture of collaboration, belonging, and active listening by engaging individuals, families, providers, and policymakers in partnership-based planning and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.
- Equity and Collaborative Partnership Model equity-centered engagementFosters a culture of belonging and active collaboration across diverse perspectives by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by engaging individuals, families, providers, and policymakers in co-creating support plans.
- Equity and Collaborative Partnership Model equity-centered engagementFosters a culture of belonging and active collaboration across diverse backgrounds by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by engaging individuals, families, providers, and policymakers in co-creating support plans through a partnership-based approach.
- Equity and Collaborative Partnership Model equity_centered_engagementFosters a culture of belonging and active collaboration across diverse perspectives through equity-centered engagement and a partnership model that includes individuals, families, providers, and policymakers in support planning.
- Equity-Centered Organizational Culture equity-centered engagementPrioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of belonging, active listening, and collaboration across diverse backgrounds and perspectives, supported by practices such as People First Language to center individuals over their disabilities.
- Equity-Centered Organizational Culture equity_centered_engagementFosters a culture of belonging, active listening, and collaboration by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization and using respectful communication practices such as People First Language.
- Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement stakeholder_engaged_planningEngages individuals served, families, providers, staff, policymakers, and community partners in public meetings and collaborative planning processes to inform strategic direction, service expenditure planning, and organizational improvement.
- Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning stakeholder-engaged planningEngages individuals served, families, providers, staff, and community partners in public meetings and collaborative processes to inform service planning, expenditure decisions, and strategic planning, with regular updates every three years based on feedback and alignment with state performance measures.
- Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning stakeholder-engaged planningDevelops and updates strategic plans every three years through collaborative engagement of individuals served, families, providers, staff, policymakers, and community partners, using public meetings and feedback to guide service expenditure planning and align with state performance measures.
- Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning stakeholder-engaged planningDevelops and updates strategic plans every three years through broad stakeholder engagement—including individuals served, families, providers, staff, and policymakers—using public meetings and feedback to align operational priorities with community needs and state performance measures.
- Organizational Practices for Respect and Productivity positive_and_productive_meetingsEnhances organizational culture and effectiveness by using People First Language to promote respect and applying Positive and Productive Meetings principles alongside Person Centered Thinking tools for improved planning and problem solving.
- Performance and Equity-Oriented Organizational Culture equity-centered engagementFosters a culture of belonging and respect through equity-centered engagement, people-first language, and collaborative practices that value diverse perspectives, while using standardized tools like National Core Indicators to monitor system performance.
- Performance and Equity-Oriented Organizational Culture performance_monitoringUses standardized performance measurement tools like National Core Indicators to assess system effectiveness while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through active listening, collaboration, and respectful communication practices such as People First Language.
- Person-Centered Philosophy and Practice person_centered_practicesOperates under a person-centered framework that emphasizes individual strengths, dignity, and self-direction in life and organizational decisions, using tools like Person Centered Thinking and planning to inform service delivery, problem-solving, and goal setting.
- Person-Centered Philosophy and Practice person_centered_practicesGuides service delivery and organizational decision-making through a person-centered approach that emphasizes individual strengths, dignity, self-direction, and the use of Person Centered Thinking tools to create individualized goals and action plans.
- Person-Centered Philosophy and Practice person_centered_practicesOperates under a person-centered philosophy that emphasizes individual strengths, dignity, and self-direction in life decisions, using Person-Centered Thinking and planning tools to guide service delivery, organizational decision-making, problem-solving, and goal setting.
- Person-Centered Philosophy in Practice person_centered_practicesApplies person-centered thinking, planning, and decision-making across service delivery and organizational operations to emphasize individual strengths, dignity, and self-direction, using structured tools to create individualized goals and action plans.
- Person-Centered Philosophy in Practice and Planning person_centered_practicesApplies person-centered principles across service delivery and organizational decision-making, emphasizing individual strengths, dignity, and self-direction through tools like Person Centered Thinking and planning, ensuring individualized goals and action plans are central to support.
- Person-Centered Practice Across Systems person_centered_practicesApplies person-centered thinking, planning, and decision-making at both the individual service and organizational levels to emphasize dignity, individual strengths, and self-direction, using structured tools to inform goals, problem-solving, and system improvements.
- Person-Centered Practice Across Systems person_centered_practicesApplies person-centered thinking, planning, and decision-making at both the individual service and organizational levels to emphasize dignity, individual strengths, and self-direction, using structured tools to inform goals, problem-solving, and system improvement.
- Respectful Language and Organizational Culture people_first_languagePromotes a respectful environment by consistently using People First Language, which centers the individual rather than their disability, reinforcing dignity across interactions.
- Self-Directed Support Model self-directed servicesEmpowers individuals with developmental disabilities to make personal choices about their lives and services by offering self-directed support and the voluntary Self Determination model, which gives them greater control over service providers and support decisions.
- Self-Directed Support Model self_directed_servicesEmpowers individuals with developmental disabilities to make personal choices about their living arrangements, daily activities, relationships, and finances by giving them greater control over services and support providers through a voluntary self-determination framework.
- Self-Directed Support Model self-directed servicesEmpowers individuals with developmental disabilities to make personal choices about living, daily activities, relationships, and financial decisions by offering self-directed services and the Self Determination program, which gives them greater control over their support providers and services.
- Self-Directed Support Model self_directed_servicesEmpowers individuals with developmental disabilities to make personal choices about their lives and services by offering self-directed support and the voluntary Self Determination model, increasing individual control over service providers and daily decisions.
- Self-Directed Support Model self-directed servicesEmpowers individuals with developmental disabilities to make personal choices about living, daily activities, relationships, and financial decisions by offering self-directed services and the Self Determination program as a voluntary alternative, giving them greater control over their supports and service providers.
- Stakeholder-Engaged Planning and Collaboration stakeholder-engaged planningDevelops strategic plans and service expenditures through inclusive engagement of individuals served, families, providers, staff, policymakers, and community partners, using public meetings and collaborative processes to gather feedback and inform decision-making.
- Stakeholder-Engaged Planning and Performance Monitoring stakeholder_engaged_planningDevelops and updates strategic plans through inclusive stakeholder engagement and public meetings, using community feedback and standardized tools like National Core Indicators to align priorities with performance outcomes and service expenditure planning.
- Stakeholder-Engaged Planning and Performance Monitoring stakeholder-engaged planningDevelops and updates strategic plans through inclusive stakeholder engagement and uses standardized performance measurement tools like National Core Indicators to align operational priorities with state performance standards and community feedback.
- Stakeholder-Engaged Planning and Performance Monitoring stakeholder_engaged_planningImproves service planning and system effectiveness through inclusive stakeholder engagement in strategic planning and public feedback processes, supported by standardized performance measurement tools like National Core Indicators.
- Standardized Performance Monitoring performance_monitoringAssesses the effectiveness of the service system using standardized tools such as the National Core Indicators to ensure accountability and data-informed improvements.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Camping and Social Recreation
Recreational services including camping and social activities funded through Individual Program Plans (IPP)
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining jobs that pay at least minimum wage and include opportunities for advancement alongside coworkers with and without disabilities
Early Start Program
Services for infants and toddlers, birth to 36 months, with developmental delays or disabilities
Family Resource Centers (FRCs)
Provides support groups, activities, and events for families in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Lanterman Act Services
Services for individuals with developmental disabilities that began before their 18th birthday.
Person Centered Practices Training
Training for individuals served by TCRC, their families, caregivers, and service providers on Person Centered Thinking.
Provisional Eligibility Services
Supports for children ages birth to 5 who may qualify for Lanterman Act services
RESCUE Tri-Counties Disaster Preparedness Program
In-house program designed to prepare individuals served, their families, and service providers for natural disasters and emergencies
Self Determination Program
Voluntary alternative allowing individuals more control over how their services are provided, including choices in living, daily activities, and support providers
Service Provider Orientation
Orientation for service providers, required for residential providers and optional for non-residential, covering requirements and guidelines for program design.
TCRC Orientation
Monthly zoom webinars providing an overview of TCRC services, eligibility, intake process, and how to engage with service coordinators.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Association of Regional Centers Agencies Coalition — Stakeholder organization that TCRC is affiliated with.
- California Department of Developmental Services Government — Funds and monitors TCRC.
- DDS Government — Collaborates with the California Department of Developmental Services on regional center services.
- Department of Developmental Services Government — Collaborates with DDS on performance monitoring using National Core Indicators data.
- Department of Developmental Services Government — State agency that uses National Core Indicators to monitor regional center performance, including TCRC.
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Government — Aligns operational focus areas with DDS Performance Contract Measures and collaborates on strategic planning.
- Helen Sanderson Associates Partner — Collaborates to embed person centered practices in organizational systems.
- Lanterman Act Government — Commits to the vision of the Lanterman Act in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Learning Community Partner — Collaborates to host the annual California Gathering for Person Centered Practices.
- State Council on Developmental Disabilities Coalition — Stakeholder organization that TCRC is affiliated with.
- State Council on Developmental Disabilities Government — Conducts annual National Core Indicators surveys used to evaluate TCRC and other regional centers.
- State Council on Developmental Disabilities Government — Participates in NCI surveys conducted annually by SCDD for performance assessment.
- State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) Partner — Provides resources and collaboration related to the Self-Determination Program.
- Tri-Counties Association for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. Partner — Provides governance through its Board of Directors.
- community workforce partners Partner — Collaborates with community workforce partners to support individuals in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment.