South Central Los Angeles Regional CenterOutreach 2012 January January 10- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Fair Housing Foundation held a parent education group on Renters Rights. January 17- Autism Community Liaison attended the 1st Autism Community Advisory Board (CAB) Los Angeles, CA 90028 Goal is to build community capacity is the ability of a particular community to address important issues using resources found within that community. We could significantly add to those resources just by identifying what those issues are and contributing other useful knowledge. January 18- Family Resource Center Program Manager and Family Resource Center Parent Advocate held Parent Education Trainings in English and Spanish on Communication & Language Development in Infant and Toddlers. January 20- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a panel discussion on the PRRS at LACOE s EISS meeting. January 24 - Clinical Nurse Manager and Consumer Advocate presented at Watts Health Center on SCLARC services and referral process. January 24- Family Resource Center Staff in collaboration with the Office of Clients Rights Advocacy held a parent education group on Changes to the Lanterman Act. January 25- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Society of Los Angeles. Adults and Autism and focused on housing, employment, and quality of life issues surrounding adults with autism. The challenges, goals set for the future, developing model adult programs, housing and policies as well as strategies to implement them. This forum was intended to help shape recommendations for the future and guide efforts to advocate for these proposals with policymakers. January 26- Education Specialist attended the DCFS Collaborative Planning Meeting. February February 1- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate held Parent Education training in English on Introduction to the IEP and Special Education in Collaboration with Christine Armand, Office of Clients Rights Advocacy. February 2- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a community meeting for Best Start West Athens. February 2 & 16-Family Resource Center Program Manager and Family Resource Center Parent Advocate held Early Start Transition trainings in English and Spanish.
February 14- Family Resource Center Program Manager on collaboration with the Clinical Dental Consultant and R. Dental Assistant held a dental screening on site. February 15- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a leadership group meeting for Best Start West Athens. February 16- Education Specialist attended the Family Resource Center/ Healthy Start Collaborative Meetingat Tom Bradley Elementary School. February 22- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Alliance Interagency Collaboration meeting (SCLARC) Autism Alliance Collaborative quarterly meeting that is attended by SCLARC vendors, community partners and advocates. This monthly the AA proudly hosted Autism and Medication training conducted by Dr. Chris Obrien on Medication Management with person with Autism. February 22- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in First5 LA Strategic Council Meeting at Junior Blind. February 23- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a community meeting for Best Start West Athens. February 28- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the SCLARC Clinical Department, held a parent education group on Communication in Autism. February 29- Family Resource Center Staff held an Early Start FRC Advisory Board Meeting. March Family Resource Center Program Manager and Family Resource Center Parent Advocate March 1- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Society of Los Angeles Monthly meeting Harnessing Our Power: Topic of discussion: Mobilizing the Autism Community, Threats and Cuts: The Challenges We Face, How We Can Survive by Working Together. March 2- Family Resource Center Program Manager and Community Relations Specialist attended the Bet Tzedek Transitions Collaboration meeting. March 7- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with TASK held English Parent Education training on Reading Assessments. March 13- Autism Community Liaison held the Introduction to Behavior Management. LA Care Parent Training Lynwood. March 13- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the SCLARC Clinical Department, held a parent education group on Introduction to Behavior Management. March 21- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in First5 LA Strategic Council Meeting at Junior Blind. March 21- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with Dept. of Mental Health held a parent education group on Reducing Stress.
March 22-Consumer Advocate and Activities Specialist presented at The Arc in Downey to regional center parents and consumers. March 22- Education Specialist attended the Autism Kick Off at SCLARC. March 22- Autism Community Liaison hosted the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center National Autism Month Kick Off reception. March 23- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a community meeting for Best Start West Athens. March 24- Autism Community Liaison attended the USC Community Health, Wellness and Safety Fair. Los Angeles. March 24- Community Relations Specialist hosted an informational table at Shields for Families Community Outreach Event at Jordan Downs Housing Project. March 27- Community Relations Specialist hosted an informational table at Pacific Blvd Elementary School Annual Health Fair. March 27- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with Team of Advocates for Special Kids, held a parent education group on IEP Rights and Strategies. March 28- Education Specialist attended the Special Education Faire (SCLARC Booth) at Banneker School. March 28- Family Resource Center Program Manager attended the FRCNCA Statewide Director s Conference in Anaheim. March 29 & 30- Family Resource Center Program Manager and PRRS Coordinator attended the Early Start Institutes Family Resources and Support Institute in Anaheim. March 30 - Education Specialist attended the Great Beginnings for Black Babies ( State of the Black Male Symposium ) at Holman United Methodist Church. April April 4- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with Dept. of Mental Health held the English Parent Education training on Coping with Stress and Depression. April 10- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the LA Department of Mental Health, held a parent education group on Stigma. April 13- Autism Community Liaison attended the Special Needs Network Summit (Legislative Breakfast, Advocacy Training, Town Hall meeting and Family conference). April 13- Family Resource Center Program Manager and Community Relations Specialist attended the Tools for Transformation Advocacy Summit.
April 14- Autism Community Liaison attended the Tools for Transformation. Community and Educational Health Fair. April 16- Autism Community Liaison attended the Ideal Program Services Autism Awareness Fair in Los Angeles. April 18-Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with Dept. of Mental Health held the Spanish parent education group on Dealing with the Diagnosis. April 19- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a leadership and community group meeting for Best Start West Athens. April 20- Family Resource Center Program Manager made a presentation to parents at Marlton Elementary School on SCLARC eligibility and services. April 21- Education Specialist attended the Autism Walk held in Pasadena. April 21- Autism Community Liaison attended and hosted a SCLARC Table at the Walk Now for Autism 5k walk and Resource Fair. April 24- Community Relations Specialist Widney High School Presentation on Emergency Preparedness for regional center families. April 24- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with Governmental Affairs Manager Johanna Arias, held a parent education group on Conservatorships. April 24&April 25-Consumer Advocate and Activities Specialist presented to nursing staff of LASUD at Saturn Elementary School. April 26- Autism Community Liaison and Education Specialist attended the Autism ID press conference sponsored by 211/ Autism Speaks at Magnolia Family Center located Los Angeles, CA. Autism disparities in Identification and Intervention, Solutions to early identification and intervention with the most vulnerable children in Los Angeles County. April 27 - Education Specialist attended the Compton USD SELPA Collaborative Meeting Compton. April 27- Family Resource Center Program Manager and Family Resource Center Parent Advocate attended and presented at the LACOE Compton SELPA Parent Meeting. April 28- Autism Community Liaison attended the One Child Multi-Cultural Community Resources Festival located at Ted Watkins Park, Los Angeles. May May 1- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented on SCLARC eligibility and services at the Widney High School Parent Meeting.
May 3- Autism Community Liaison attended the Legislative reception event for Senator Steinberg in Tarzana, Ca. May 8- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, held a parent education group on IHSS Basics. May 9- Education Specialist attended the Outreach Meeting at Jefferson High School LA. May 10- Family Resource Center Program Manager attended the West Athens Best Start Leadership & General Body Meeting. May 16- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with Dept. of Mental Health held the Spanish parent education group on Health Care Coverage and Benefits. May 16- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in First5 LA Strategic Council Meeting at Junior Blind. May 19- Community Relations Specialist Hosted an informational table at Community Outreach Event hosted by Church of the Redeemer. May 20- Autism Community Liaison submitted an article to the SCLARC Wellness Communiqué regarding participation in charity sponsored walks/run to get in shape and to support a good cause. May 22- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, held a parent education group on IHSS Advanced- Appeals, Denials and Increasing Hours. May 23- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with independent consultant Socorro Munoz held the English Parent Education training on Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers. May 24- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Coordinators meeting at SGPRC. Primary agenda items included SB 946 and other Autism and insurance issues. May 26- Community Relations Specialist Hosted an informational table at Community Event hosted by Mental Health America of Los Angeles. May 29- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with LA Care Health Plan FRC, held a parent education group on Nutrition for Children with Special Needs. June June 1- Autism Community Liaison hosted the Autism Alliance meeting. A special presentation of Coverage for Autism related services through health Insurance seminar was presented by special guest speaker Fran Goldfarb M.A. MICHES, Director of Family Support at USCUCEDD CHLA.
June 6- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with the Social Security Administration held the English Parent Education training on Introduction to Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities. June 7 & 21- Family Resource Center Program Manager and Parent Advocate held the Early Start Transition trainings in English and Spanish. June 12- Family Resource Center Staff held a parent education group on Introduction to Regional Center. June 18- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented on SCLARC PRRS, Early Start, and above 3 eligibility guidelines and services at El Nido Early Head Start. June 20- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with the Fair Housing Foundation held the Spanish Parent Education group on Tenants Rights. June 21- Education Specialist attended the CIP Open House in Long Beach. June 22- Activities Specialist, Consumer Advocate and Pamela Colvin- Lee presented at the California Science Center to the staff on interacting with children with disabilities. June 22- Autism Community Liaison presented a workshop titled Developmental Disabilities and the Community to California Science Center Staff regarding Developmental Disabilities/ Autism Public Perception and Treatment. June 26- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Team of Advocates for Special Kids, held a parent education group on Introduction to Special Education and the IEP. June 30- Education Specialist attended a Parent Training at Law Offices of Keith Davis LA. July 11- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with Independent Consultant Socorro Munoz held the English Parent Education training on Positive Discipline for Children with Special Needs. July 10- Family Resource Center Staff held a parent education group on Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities. July 14 -Community Relations Specialist hosted an informational table at Stephanie Day s Event at CBS Studios. July 18- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented to the Spanish Parent Education group on Sign Language Introduction to Babies and Toddlers. July 19- Community Relations Specialist Transition Presentation at Paramount High School for parents of school aged children 14-18. July
July 24- Family Resource Center Staff held a parent education group on Conservatorships and Other Legal Options. July 26- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented to parents at Drew Child Development Center on SCLARC s Early Start and PRRS services. August August 1- Autism Community Liaison attended the Back to School and More fair held at the Pasadena Convention Center. August 1- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with TASK held the English Parent Education training on Transitioning to Public School. August 14- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, held a parent education group on IHSS Basics. August 15- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with TASK held the Spanish Parent Education training on Assistive Technology 101. August 22- Autism Community Liaison provided an Autism training to the staff at Access C.A.R.E. Evaluators, LLC Los Angeles. August 23- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a leadership and community group meeting for Best Start West Athens. August 25 Education Specialist attended the 100 Black Men Back to School Health Fair (SCLARC Booth) at Leimert Park Village. August 26- Autism Community Liaison attended the Special Need Network Back to School Inclusion Health Fair Los Angeles. August 27- Autism Community Liaison attended the Back to School resource fair sponsored by HUB City Network in Compton. August 28- Consumer Advocate and Activities Specialist presented to LASUD Special Education center at Santee High School teachers on regional center services. August 28- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, held a parent education group on IHSS Advanced- Appeals, Denials and Increasing Hours. August 29- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in Plaza de la Raza Early Head Start s collaborative meeting. August 31- Autism Community Liaison attended the Friends of SCLARC Golf Tournament.
September September 5-Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with Nutrition Consultant Ida Dacus held the English Parent Education training on Nutrition for Children with Special Needs. September 11- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the Team of Advocates for Special Kids, held a parent education group on Assistive Technology 101. September 13-Activities Specialist, Community Relations Specialist and Consumer Advocate presentedat Dominguez Hills High School on Regional Center Services. September 13- Community Relations Specialist Transition Presentation at Dominguez High School for parents of school aged children 18-22. September 13- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in a leadership and community group meeting for Best Start West Athens. September 14- Education Specialist attended the Great Beginnings for Black Babies ( Infant Mortality Awareness ) located at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. September 14- Family Resource Center Program Manager attended the Great Beginnings for Black Babies forum on Infant Mortality. September 19- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with TASK held the Spanish Parent Education training on Transitioning to Public School. September 25- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with the LA Department of Mental Health, held a parent education group on A Parent s Guide to Bullying - Strategies and Coping. September 26- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Speaks Community Committee meeting to outreach through education and support to increase visibility of Autism Speaks community support and community activities. September 26- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented to childcare providers at Crystal Stairs on SCLARC s Regional Center, Early Start, and PRRS eligibility guidelines and referral procedures. September 27- Autism Community Liaison attended the Southern California Autism Coordinators (ACAC) Meeting. SB 946 individual Regional Center agency reports, presentation on Project Search and recommendations from Senate Select Committee Task Force. September 29- Community Relations Specialist hosted an informational table at Community Event hosted by Mental Health America of Los Angeles.
October October 2- Autism Community Liaison attended the Ideal Program Services Anniversary Event in Los Angeles. October 3- Family Resource Center Parent Advocate in collaboration with TASK held the English Parent Education training on Assistive Technology. October 5- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in Best Start South LA s regional communications meeting. October 9- Family Resource Center Staff, in collaboration with SCLARC Clinical Department, held a parent education group on Introduction to the Picture Exchange Communication System. October 10- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Insurance Reform Roundtable A conversation between Regional Center and Insurance Companies in Culver City. October 10- Education Specialist attended the LAUSD Parent Resource Network ( Access to After School & Extra Curricular Activities ). October 17- Family Resource Center Program Manager in collaboration with Dept. of Mental Health held the Spanish Parent Education training on Dealing with Stress. October 17- Autism Community Liaison attended presented on Autism/Regional Center to El Nido Early Head Start Children s Center Los Angeles. October 17- Consumer Advocate and Activities Specialist presented at Kaiser Mental Health on SCLARC services. October 19- Family Resource Center Program Manager participated in Best Start South LA s regional home visitation workgroup. October 23- Family Resource Center Staff held a parent education group on Social Security benefits. October 24- Consumer Advocate and Activities Specialist participated and presented in the Job Corps Resource Fair and provided information regarding the regional center, eligibility requirements and the referral process. October 25- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented to the Parent Group at Lanterman High School on Regional Center eligibility and services. October 26- Autism Community Liaison attended the Autism Speaks Community Committee follow up meeting to outreach through education and support to increase visibility of Autism Speaks community support and community activities. November 8- Family Resource Center Program Manager presented to CCS Pacific Boulevard Elementary MTU on Regional Center programs and eligibility and FRC supports and services.