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A FAMILY HOME AGENCY. VENDORED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER SERVES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RECRUITS,APPROVES,TRAINS,MONITORS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO THE FAMILIES AND CONSUMERS ASSISTS IN MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE FAMILY. FAMILY CONNECTIONS.
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A FAMILY HOME AGENCY • VENDORED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER • SERVES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES • RECRUITS,APPROVES,TRAINS,MONITORS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO THE FAMILIES AND CONSUMERS • ASSISTS IN MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE FAMILY
FAMILY CONNECTIONS • OPERATING AS THE FIRST FHA IN ORANGE COUNTY SINCE 1998 • CONTACTS EVERY CONSUMER TO DEVELOP A DETAILED PROFILE • RECRUITS FAMILY HOMES THAT ARE COMMITTED, DEDICATED AND COMPASSIONATE IN SERVING THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. • FAMILY HOMES UNDERGO A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE • CRIMINAL/DMV AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED • ALL MATCHES ARE CONDUCTED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE TEAM PROCESS.
OCAAC- (Formerly Orange County ARC) • OPERATES UNDER STATE GUIDELINES • PROVIDES FULL SERVICE SUPPORT 24 HOURS A DAY • HAS ACHIEVED A ZERO DEFECIENCY REVIEW FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES • WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSUMER’S DAY PROGRAM AND PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL SUPPORT STAFF
FAMILY HOME PROVIDERTRAINING • ALL APPLICANTS ATTEND EXTENSIVE INITIAL TRAINING • BI-ANNUAL TRAINING COVERS A MULTITUDE OF TOPICS WITH PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS • TRAINING IS CONDUCTED IN THE HOME DURING THE MONTHLY REVIEW
THE FAMILY HOME PROVIDER • Each Family Home applicant is screened for suitability • Recruited Providers have years of experience as care givers, Certified Nurse Assistants, LVNS, or Psych Techs • All family homes and personal vehicles are inspected for safety, and adherence to standards of FHA cleanliness. • Personal, criminal and driving background checks are conducted on each member of the family • The matching process is strictly monitored by the FHA through each phase • All Providers undergo a drug and T.B. screening
THE FAMILY HOME • Traditional house (single or two story) • Condominium • Apartment • Mobile Home *All family homes must provide a private bedroom for each Consumer
A FAMILY PROVIDER RECEIVES • Tax exempt compensation
Family Connections Supports Consumers by providing: • SOCIAL OUTINGS • DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS • ACCOMPLISHING PERSONAL GOALS