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  • The Budget Process: A Citizen’s Guide to Participation
  • The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget
  • California Budget: "With New Deficits Looming, California Will Weigh its Options for Allocating a Large Revenue Windfall"
  • May Revise Presentation by Teresa Anderson
 
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Considering the Sibling Experience when Supporting Families in Early Intervention
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Update on CA Budget:

Posted: May 30, 2023
The Governor released his version of the 2023-2024 May Revise. Highlights of Governors Proposed 2023-24 May Revision.pdf (ca.gov) Despite the projected shortfall in state revenues, there remains support for funding the CA. Disability Service system from the Governor and legislators.DDS-Highlights-May-2023.pdf (ca.gov)

However, it is still critical for all Early Intervention families and providers to take time to connect with their legislators and the Governor.

There are major issues facing Early Intervention: click here

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DDS Workforce Data Collection

The survey registration and survey went live on May 1, 2023. Attached is the presentation from the meeting on April 25, 2023, which provides information about registering for and completing the survey. In addition, more information can be found on the DDS DSP Workforce Data Collection website page.

• The DSP Workforce Survey online vendor registration form (went live on 5/1/2023) – *Registration is required to participate in the survey*
• A video recording of the meeting and presentation on April 25, 2023
• General information about the data collection effort and survey
• Tips on completing the DSP Workforce Survey (English and Spanish videos)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents covering these topics: eligibility requirements, incentive payment, survey details, and technical assistance
• We encourage you to participate by completing the survey to earn $8,000 incentive payment.

On that webpage you will find the following and more:

For questions, please email [email protected].

CA. Early Intervention Pieces of Importance

Rates for January 2023 - as part of Rate Implementation

Quality Incentive program:

• Enclosure B FINAL - 1st Phase (ca.gov) Survey reimbursement access
• Quality Incentive Program (QIP) - CA Department of Developmental Services
• Access to Early Start Services for Children and Families PDF
• Early Intervention programs will have this for their desired outcome and an additional step to receive a 10% rate. The desired outcome is that children and families receive timely access to Early Start services.

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DDS Extension of Directives

Posted: September 6, 2022
As of August 26, the Department of Developmental Services released extensions on the following Directives.
DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

One pertaining to the continuation of Early Start services past age 3, DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19 is extended to October 3, 2022.

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DDS Shares Updates on Provider Rates!

Follow the timeline process on Rate Model:
The rate models with the updated cost components as of February 2022 will be used to calculate the rate adjustment effective April 1, 2022. The Excel files listed by Regional Center and Programs are a comparison of the updated February 2022 rates, to the previous rates published in January 2020. More info click here

Have you, Early Intervention Providers submitted your data information to your local Regional Center to be part of this process? Instructions for Completing Service Detail Collection Forms (ca.gov)

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EARLY INTERVENTION Providers/Vendors have you been contacted by your Regional Center to complete program data forms Instructions for Completing Service Detail Collection Forms (ca.gov)? If not, contact your local Regional Center ASAP. The timeline for release is quickly approaching.

They are needed for submission to the Department of Developmental Services as part of the implementation of the Rate Model?

Information about the Rate Model Implementation - Rate Adjustment/Rate Study Implementation Briefing - Zoom Questions can be sent to: [email protected]

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