ALERT: Funding for Sonoma County (SCOE) classes is being eliminated effective the end of July 2012.
Every NF client benefits from attending a SCOE class on a daily basis. This cut has the potential to affect half of the population of SDC - all NF clients! It is important to know that this cut does not come because of SDC staff or even DDS, but the governor's office. SDC will seek funding to restore at least some of the programs for these vulnerable residents.
The policy referenced below is from Sonoma Developmetal Center and discusses how changes to the residents' programs need to be handled. Please take a moment to review and please ask your social worker to follow it if there are changes (reductions) to your family member's program. Remember ALL NF RESIDENTS ARE AT RISK OF HAVING THEIR PROGRAMS REDUCED OR ELIMINATED. You are their advocate and their voice. If there are decisions made that produce negative impacts, applying for a Fair Hearing is not only your right but your responsibility.
Please know that PHA is here to assist you in any way we can. info@parenthospitalassociation.org
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Download a copy of the SDC policy affecting changes to client services at the link below: (pdf file)
SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, Administrative Directive, SECTION 400 CLIENT SERVICES Fair Hearing & Change of Service Notification Policy
(Effective September 2008)
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