Monday, September 1, 2014

Woman's Death at Community Home for Disabled Raises More Concerns

The Contra Costa Times reported over the weekend on a troubling death of a young woman at a community home for developmentally disabled people in Livermore.

You can read the entire story here: Livermore: A young woman's death and staffing cuts prompt questions over care at home for developmentally disabled

While Sonoma Developmental Center continues to implement improvements and work to meet staffing needs in response to strict state and federal requirements and review, the incident in Livermore serves as a reminder that community homes do not receive the same level of oversight as developmental centers.

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