Prevention Resource and Referral Services IDA River Valley Chapter Meeting November 4, 2011

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

2. It is about services to families…..

3. FRCNCA Overview 3

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

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

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

7. The FRCNCA opposed Legislative Act 665 - 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.

8. AB 104: Prevention Program for At-Risk Babies 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.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Created 41 PRRS FRCNCA / FRC contracts that mirror the FRCNCA / DDS contract. 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.

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

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

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