1 Prevention Resource and Referral Services Interagency Coordinating Council Interagency Coordinating Council On Early Intervention November 18, 2011 Linda Joy Landry FRCNCA Chair

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

For more than 23 years, the Family Resource Centers and Regional Centers have collaborated to provide information, referrals, trainings, resources and services for infants and toddlers and their families. Recent changes in legislation have altered the ways in which families with at-risk children receive information, referrals and services 6

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 Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS) 2011 Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS) 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…. To ensure a smooth transition from the Regional Center program to PRRS…. 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

Implementing…. Task Force developed job Task Force developed job descriptions & announcements Hired Hired –PRRS 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 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 Conducting conference calls with DDS Conducting conference calls with DDS 13

 Holding PRRS 1800 Second bi- weekly conference calls with FRCNCA Steering Committee for updates  Collaborating with ARCA to ensure smooth transition for families. 14

 PRRS Director and FRCNCA Chair are holding regional meetings with FRC staff to identify challenges and opportunities, share information, and establish best practices. 15

 Approved contract collateral: PRRS Budget Form for Contract PRRS Budget Narrative Instructions PRRS Monthly Invoice Form PRRS Monthly Expenditure Report Instructions PRRS Fact Sheet 16

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 17

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 18

In the works….. Online data reporting tool in development, FRC’s are tracking families served through PRRS Online data reporting tool in development, FRC’s are tracking families served through PRRS PRRS Listserv PRRS Listserv 19

PRRS Orientation Script PRRS Orientation Script PRRS Brochure for Families PRRS Brochure for Families PRRS Community Resources Brochure PRRS Community Resources Brochure 20

Continue to refer high risk and medically fragile infants and toddlers to the Regional Center! 21

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