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IDA Policy and Advocacy Community of Practice PollPosted 8.10.20 The ultimate goal of IDA's Policy Committee is to improve the lives of young children and families by sharing recommended practices in the field of Early Intervention and influencing legislators' and policymakers' opinions and activities. Your input and participation are important to us! Please take a moment to answer this brief survey. ACTION - Federal Level: Disabilities are Left Out!HEALS ACT Funding needed to support the needs of those individuals with disabilities, families and the essential workforce. Must be included in this 4th go round of emergency relief efforts. Go to www.TheArcCA.org/WeAreEssential to contact your Congressional representatives Census 2020 - Have you filled out your data? You are also welcome to nominate caregivers who you think would be good for this via these links. Deadline: August 9, 2020. The goal of the project is to center the voices and experiences of caregivers and educators to tell a story about the world of early childhood. The prompt is: Show us — What is important to know about your experience as a caregiver or educator? In Year 2 of the project, we want to center the experiences of those who care for kids across Southern California. The importance of caregiving is front and center as the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families scrambling to care for their kids without their usual support systems. We’re looking to include a broad range of caregivers, including educators, home child care providers, nannies, and friends, family, and neighbors who have stepped up to care for kids during this time. Assorted ResourcesPolicy: State of Babies Yearbook 2020 California State Profile The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget Overview of Special Education in California Legislative Analyst's Office Consumers in Child Welfare Systems: Engaging peer partners to support parents and youth involved in the child welfare system Early childhood resources for young children involved in child welfare Child Care Remote Learning in Early Intervention: Early Childhood Technical Assistance Screen Sense COVID 19 ResourcesCA. Department of Education: COVID-19 resources Supporting Inclusive Practices: Distance Learning Innovations for Special Education: Resource Library Educating All Learners During the COVID-19 Disaster: An Alliance Dedicated to Equity for Complex Learners: Resource Library Tips for families: Coronavirus COVID Tips COVID Resources Considerations for the developmental needs of infants and toddlers in child care during the COVID 19 Pandemic Fran Chasen and Annie Cox, IDA Policy Liaisons |
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Quality Incentive Program (QIP) - Early Intervention Services Directive released
The Department of Developmental Services Directive Here announced that the Quality Incentive Program is offering information on how Early Intervention providers can participate in the QIP measure. The Directive covers Eligibility Click Here and Here, Incentive Payment Processing Click Here, Conditions for a Provider to receive Incentive Payments.
The latest plan recognizes the need to have families/children enrolled in Early Start and is offering a fiscal incentive to programs. The plan HERE is different from information shared in the July, 2023 Presentation to the Interagency Coordinating Council and at the January 2024 ICC Meeting.
Steps to listing a program in the Statewide Provider Directory are not included in this Directive.
The QIP email to ask questions, share comments is [email protected]
ACTION NEEDED: Have you contacted your legislators?
Call to ACTION English Click Here in Spanish Here to let them know you are opposed to having a $1B proposed delay in implementing the rate increase to providers rates? Early Intervention providers have not had a rate adjustment. Thanks to The Arc California for offering this easy platform to communicate with legislators.
ACTION Needed to let the Members of the Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 know why they need oppose the Proposed $1B budget delay for Rate Implementation
The Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 on Health and Human Services (Senate.ca.gov/calendar) is meeting on March 21st at 9:30AM at the State Capitol, Sacramento.
"We need you to amplify that we are asking the committee members to REJECT the Governor’s proposed $1 billion need to amplify that we are asking the committee members to REJECT the Governor’s proposed $1 billion in cut to funding for disability services and supports.
Where Does Early Intervention Stand in the Proposed Governor's Budget 2024-2025?
Governor Newsom released his proposed budget on January 10th. He is suggesting that providers of service through the Department of Developmental Services be prepared for a "delay" in the roll out of the rate model funds. You can have a conversation about what does delay mean .....a cut or not. Basically the funds are not going to be passed along to the providers as promised and planned.
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Department of Developmental Services Announces Stakeholder Committee to Create Master Plan for Developmental Services
As mentioned in the Governor's proposed 2024-2025 Budget, the Department of Developmental Services will create a Master Plan with a March 2025 deadline. Yesterday Dr. Mark Ghaly announced the appointed Membership for the Master Plan Committee. Developmental Services Master Plan Stakeholder Committee Appointment (ca.gov) - link to go with Membership for the Master Plan
Their first meeting is scheduled for March 6th. Subcommittees are to be formed to increase input from all communities serving the populations involved with the system.
"The reality is that the developmental services system cannot, nor should it, operate in isolation given the changing needs of the consumers and families we serve today.” said CalHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. “This means we must proactively think about how we connect the dots between systems and sectors, while more intentionally integrating developmental services to our work to serve the whole needs of the individual and their families."
The purpose of the Master Plan is, "...since 2019, the number of Californians served by the developmental services system has grown by 31%, with significant growth among children under the age of 22 who have an Autism diagnosis. Today, over 400,000 Californians receive services and supports through California’s 21 Regional Centers. Individuals who receive services today are more diverse and live longer. They face affordable housing shortages, lower rates of employment, and the challenges of accessing services from other systems and sectors to address their physical, social, and behavioral health needs. A 21st century developmental services system must increase its ability to provide culturally responsive services and to strengthen the accountability and standardization of the system so that it is easier for individuals and their families to navigate no matter where they live in California. "
Additional details in the 2/14/24 Press release:
CalHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly Announces Stakeholder Committee to Create Master Plan for Developmental Services - California Health and Human Services
Early Intervention ACTION Step
In the Governor's proposed budget, he is indicating there should be a "delay" for one year of completing the fiscal roll out that was part of the rate model process.
This "delay" cut of one year of income impacts the ability of families to access services, programs to recruit and maintain adequate staff,etc.
Please take a moment to connect with your legislators about your concerns.
Take Action! Urge Legislators to Reject Delay of $1 Billion to Disability Services (p2a.co)
There are Budget hearings scheduled in the Assembly and the Senate. Input can be sent via email or in person.
You can watch the Assembly hearings here: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/todaysevents.
BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 2 ON HUMAN SERVICES
Wednesday, February 28
1:30 p.m. - State Capitol, Room 444
Developmental Services and Rehabilitation Programs
The Senate Hearings can be watched here: https://www.senate.ca.gov/calendar.
Additional details to be shared via IDA EBlasts.
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DDS Extension of Directives
Posted: September 6, 2022
As of August 26, the Department of Developmental Services released extensions on the following Directives.
DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
One pertaining to the continuation of Early Start services past age 3, DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19 is extended to October 3, 2022.
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