Major Programs and Responsibilities

1. Regional Center Services

   • Case management
   • Service coordination
   • Assessment and diagnosis
   • Individual program planning

2. State Facilities

   • Developmental centers
   • Community facilities
   • Crisis services
   • Specialized treatment

3. Community Services

   • Residential options
   • Day programs
   • Employment support
   • Independent living services

4. Early Intervention

   • Early Start program
   • Developmental screening
   • Family support
   • Prevention services

Administrative Structure

The Department operates through several key divisions:

1. Community Services Division
2. State Operated Facilities Division
3. Administration Division
4. Information Technology Division
5. Legal Affairs Division
6. Office of Legislation and Communications
7. Office of Research, Audit and Evaluation

Major Initiatives and Programs

1. Service Delivery

   • Person-centered planning
   • Self-determination program
   • Quality assurance
   • Rights protection

2. Community Integration

   • Housing support
   • Employment programs
   • Social recreation
   • Transportation access

3. Health Services

   • Medical care
   • Behavioral services
   • Dental services
   • Specialized therapies

4. Family Support

   • Respite care
   • Parent education
   • Support groups
   • Resource coordination

Program Implementation

1. Regional Center Network

   • Service authorization
   • Provider oversight
   • Resource development
   • Quality monitoring

2. Direct Services

   • Assessment
   • Treatment
   • Rehabilitation
   • Crisis intervention

3. Support Systems

   • Information management
   • Financial services
   • Technical assistance
   • Training programs

Performance Metrics

1. Service Quality

   • Client outcomes
   • Program effectiveness
   • Service accessibility
   • Client satisfaction

2. System Performance

   • Service timeliness
   • Resource utilization
   • Cost effectiveness
   • Compliance rates

3. Community Integration

   • Employment rates
   • Housing stability
   • Community participation
   • Independence levels

Current Priorities

1. System Modernization

   • Technology updates
   • Process improvement
   • Data management
   • Service coordination

2. Workforce Development

   • Staff training
   • Provider capacity
   • Professional growth
   • Retention strategies

3. Service Enhancement

   • Program expansion
   • Quality improvement
   • Innovation initiatives
   • Access enhancement

Special Programs

1. Employment First

   • Competitive employment
   • Job development
   • Workplace support
   • Career advancement

2. Housing Initiatives

   • Community placement
   • Housing options
   • Support services
   • Accessibility modifications

3. Quality Management

   • Performance monitoring
   • Risk management
   • Continuous improvement
   • Best practices implementation

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