2021 Community Resource Development Contract Awards

In 2020/2021, we identified priorities for resource development. The Department of Developmental Services approved 2021-2022 Community Resource Development Funding for these services.

The following service providers were awarded these Community Placement Plan/Community Resource Development Program project grants. Please send your inquiry about RFP awards to HRCCommunityServices@harborrc.org.

1. INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (proposed for Norwalk / Bellflower Area) – Awarded to Apple Tree Early Intervention Center

The Early Intervention Site based program will serve up to 50 children from ages 18 months-3 years in the North Eastern part of the HRC Service Area. This program will provide an infant development program to Early Start children identified with moderate to severe developmental delays. Staff will have language capacity to serve Spanish-speaking families. See RFP Below.

2. DENTAL SERVICES – Awarded to UCLA School of Dentistry

The Dental Project will serve HRC children and adults who are without adequate access to dental health resources and may benefit from a community-based resource. The project will use funding to collaborate with a local health clinic or dental group to provide dental sensitivity training, non-anesthesia dental services, and periodontal maintenance for HRC clients.

3. SPECIALIZED SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES – Awarded to Providers Modern Support Services

The Specialized Supported Living Services will serve 15 individuals transitioning from Porterville Secure Treatment Program or requiring a community living alternative for deflection due to involvement with the criminal justice system and/or affected by repeated psychiatric hospitalizations. Startup will include extensive transition services and specialized training for staff to support individuals who may have co-occurring mental health issues or present with serious behavioral challenges that jeopardize living arrangements and can result in homelessness.

4. LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTERS:  TECHNOLOGY LENDING LIBRARY – Awarded to Easter Seals of Southern California

During the ongoing pandemic, it has become evident that a portion of individuals and families services by the Los Angeles County Regional Centers have been unable to access services and supports due to not having access to appropriate technology. The LAC Regional Centers recognize these technological services will still be needed after the pandemic. The Technology Lending Library will increase access to remote and virtual services for individuals and families by providing eligible participants with tablets and/or laptops, data service, and technical support so that they can better access remote services as providers innovate alternative and remote ways to deliver services such as ABA, ILS, Early Start Services and other day services. The contracted provider will purchase hardware, software, and data service, as well as provide technical support, including adapting equipment that may be needed by some individuals. The provider will also develop a system for on-going billing purposes and to track devices and support requests. The LAC Regional Centers will identify those served who are most in need of this service in order to receive remote and/or alternate day activities/services delivery. The contracted provider(s) will be responsible to develop a protocol and agreement for the loan of the equipment to the participants and may coordinate with regional center non-residential and transportation agencies for its delivery to each participant and for pick-up of returned or damaged devices.

5. COMMUNITY-BASED CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM – Awarded to The Center for START Services

The START Model is a research-based model of community-based crisis prevention & intervention services for individuals 6 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The Center for START Services (CSS) at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability/UCED is an organization of experts in the mental health aspects of intellectual and developmental disabilities who develop innovative MHIDD training programs, conduct research, and facilitate the development of START programs across the country. 

2020 Community Resource Development Contract Awards

In 2019, we identified priorities for resource development. The Department of Developmental Services approved 2019-20 Community Resource Development Funding for these services.

The following service providers were awarded these Community Placement Plan/Community Resource Development Program project grants. Please send your inquiry about RFP awards to HRCCommunityServices@harborrc.org.

Specialized Licensed Homes – Awarded to Person Centered Options, LLC.

Harbor Regional Center, in collaboration with Regional Center of Orange County and the Southern California Integrated Health and Living Project (SCHILP), obtained proposals for the development of specialized resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with co-occurring mental health conditions, who resided in locked and restrictive settings including, but not limited to, IMDs, Out-of-State facilities, or at risk of placement into an institutional setting.

Specialized Supported Living Services – No applicants/Award reverted to DDS

Harbor Regional Center requested proposals for the development of a specialized Supported Living Service to serve clients with a variety of mental health, behavioral or health challenges, including individuals that are transitioning from Porterville Developmental Center Secure Treatment Program, or those requiring a community living alternative for deflection due to involvement with the criminal justice system, and/or affected by repeated psychiatric hospitalizations.

Intensive Employment Adult Day Services – Awarded to Social Vocational Services, Inc.

Harbor Regional Center obtained proposals for the development of an Intensive Employment Services program for individuals who exhibit significant behavioral challenges and/or co-occurring mental illness. These Individuals are transitioning from Porterville Developmental Center Secure Treatment Program, are court involved, or are at risk for forensic involvement. Emphasis shall be placed on employment services and life skills development.

2019 Community Resource Development Contract Awards

Crisis Intervention Services $225,000
CBEM, LLC.

Development of a Crisis Intervention Service for people who are at risk of being moved from their family home, or other living environment into a more restrictive setting. The service will support and stabilize individuals who are in crisis in order to maintain their current living situation and prevent moving to a more restrictive setting.

The period for submission of proposals for development of the resources identified above closed Monday, December 2nd, 2019.  Grant awards will be announced here in 2020.

2018 Community Resource Development Contract Awards

Mental Health Community Clinic $300,000
The R.O.A.D.S. Foundation, Inc

Development of a community clinic that will focus on primary care, psychiatric care and mental health services for individuals with mental health and/or behavioral challenges who ar either moving from a state developmental center or at risk of moving into an institution.

Adult Day Activities $150,000
ICAN California

Development of specialized Community Inclusion Center day activity services that provides services for individuals who are moving from a state developmental center or are at risk of moving into an institutional setting.

2017 Contract Awards

Mental Health employment supports and services day program

David’s Place, LLC.–$150,000

One specialized employment supports and services day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities who also present with significant behavioral challenges as well as co-occurring mental health diagnoses

Adult Day Program

Dungarvin California, LLC–$150,000 for the development of one adult day program

Licensed Homes

Easter Seals Southern California–$600,000
Three homes with specialized medical services for up to three individuals who are either moving from a state developmental center or are at risk of moving into an institution.

2016 Awards

Mental Health/Behavioral Day Program

Memorial Psychiatric Health Services, Inc.- $150,000
One specialized behavioral/mental health services for individuals with developmental disabilities who also present with significant behavioral challenges as well as co-occurring mental health diagnoses

Licensed Homes

CPES California – $200,000 per home
Two homes with specialized behavioral/mental health services for up to three individuals who are moving a state developmental center or at risk of moving into a state developmental cente

2015 Contract Awards

Specialized Medical Services

Plaza de Madrid, Inc. – $300,000 to develop two 3 person homes.

Ambitions CA, Inc. – $300,000 to develop two 3 person homes

Aacres CA, LLC – $300,000 to develop two 3 person homes

Specialized Behavioral and Mental Health Services

Aacres CA, LLC – In addition, The Southern California Integrated Health and Living Project (a collaborative of Southern California Regional Centers) awarded $450,000 to develop two 3 person homes.