Prevention Resource and Referral Services IDA River Valley Chapter Meeting November 4, 2011 Linda Joy Landry FRCNCA Chair 1

It is about services to families….. 2

3 FRCNCA Overview 3

4 Established in 1993 Works on behalf of 47 Early Start F amily Resource Centers (ESFRC) Implements special initiatives FRCNCA Facts at a Glance 4

5 The Family Resource Centers Network is recognized as the only statewide network of Family Resource Centers in California. (Strategies 2006) FRCNCA Overview 5

Where did PRRS come from? 2009 Early Start eliminated “at risk” from eligibility 2009 Early Start eliminated “at risk” from eligibility 2009 Established Regional Center Prevention Program 2009 Established Regional Center Prevention Program 2011 Reduced prevention scope of services to Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS) 2011 Reduced prevention scope of services to Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS) 6

The FRCNCA opposed Legislative Act - Transfer Reduced Scope Prevention Program to the Family Resource Centers, but affirmed its ability and willingness to implement the new program should the legislation be enacted. The FRCNCA opposed Legislative Act Transfer Reduced Scope Prevention Program to the Family Resource Centers, but affirmed its ability and willingness to implement the new program should the legislation be enacted. 7

AB 104: Prevention Program for At-Risk Babies SIGNED by Governor 06/30/2011 SIGNED by Governor 06/30/2011 Information, resources, referrals and follow-up to parents and caregivers of referred at-risk babies (birth to 36 months) in all of the 21 Regional Center catchment areas. 8

Planning The 3 member FRCNCA Task Force (Chair, Vice Chair and Fiscal Agent) held conference calls 2 to 3 times weekly during the planning. The 3 member FRCNCA Task Force (Chair, Vice Chair and Fiscal Agent) held conference calls 2 to 3 times weekly during the planning. 9

The 13 member FRCNCA Steering Committee met 3 times face to face and 9 times by conference call in June and July to plan and begin the implementation of PRRS. The 13 member FRCNCA Steering Committee met 3 times face to face and 9 times by conference call in June and July to plan and begin the implementation of PRRS. 10

What we have done… Developed job descriptions & announcements Developed job descriptions & announcements Hired Hired –PRRS Program Director –PRRS Data Administrator –PRRS Financial Administrator 11

Created 41 PRRS FRCNCA / FRC contracts that mirror the FRCNCA / DDS contract. Created 41 PRRS FRCNCA / FRC contracts that mirror the FRCNCA / DDS contract. Developed an MOU template for use between ESFRCs and RCs Developed an MOU template for use between ESFRCs and RCs - Each Regional Center catchment area will have a MOU with the ESRFCs in their catchment area. 12

Created a PRRS Members only link on the FRCNCA webpage for PRRS contractors Created a PRRS Members only link on the FRCNCA webpage for PRRS contractors Conducted three PRRS webinars for ESFRC staff Conducted three PRRS webinars for ESFRC staff Bi-weekly conference calls with DDS Bi-weekly conference calls with DDS 13

 PRRS 1800 Second bi-weekly conference calls for updates  Collaborating with ARCA  Developed contract collateral: PRRS Budget Form for Contract PRRS Budget Narrative Instructions PRRS Monthly Invoice Form PRRS Monthly Expenditure Report Instructions PRRS Fact Sheet 14

The following materials have been developed and are awaiting stakeholder approval PRRS Welcome letter to PRRS Welcome letter to Parents Parents PRRS Referral Guidelines PRRS Referral Guidelines PRRS Confidentiality Statement PRRS Confidentiality Statement Form Form PRRS Consent, Referral and PRRS Consent, Referral and Re- Referral Form Re- Referral Form 15

PRRS Glossary of Terms and Acronyms Acronyms and website listings PRRS List of Developmental Materials PRRS Community Services Local Agencies Log PRRS Cumulative Outreach Tracking Form PRRS Letterhead 16

In the works….. Data definitions and online reporting tool Data definitions and online reporting tool PRRS Work Plan – Scope of Tasks and Responsibilities PRRS Work Plan – Scope of Tasks and Responsibilities PRRS Listserv PRRS Listserv PRRS School District Assessment Letter PRRS School District Assessment Letter 17

PRRS Orientation Script PRRS Orientation Script PRRS Brochure for families PRRS Brochure for families PRRS Community Resources brochure PRRS Community Resources brochure 18

Continue to refer high risk and medically fragile infants and toddlers to the Regional Center! 19

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