We are spotlighting Coordinated Family Support (CFS) for this 60 Highlights for 60 Years post. CFS is an individualized service introduced in 2023, designed to help adults who receive regional center services continue living independently and comfortably in their family homes.
Highly personalized and adaptable, CFS evolves alongside the changing needs and preferences of each individual and their family. Every service is delivered with deep respect for the individual’s language, culture and unique home environment.
CFS provides assistance and supports that allow adults to continue living in their family home such as:
- Building independent living skills at home
- Scheduling and coordinating existing services
- Connecting the individuals to community activities and local self-advocacy groups
- Helping them plan for the future and understand their diagnosis
- Training their support providers and securing back-up care
Lanterman currently has 8 vendors providing CFS services. Support is available in:
- English
- Spanish
- Armenian
- Russian
- Korean
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Taiwanese
- Vietnamese
Here’s a small sample of real-life, meaningful outcomes families have achieved with the assistance of our CFS vendors.
- Housing & Finances: Clarifying rental agreements to protect housing subsidies, managing SSI benefits, and applying for EBT/CalFresh
- Medical & Safety: Setting up medical transportation (ACCESS), requesting home medical equipment (Hoyer lifts), creating emergency plans, and compiling vital medical binders
- Higher Education & Employment: Navigating college and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), accessing campus disability services, opening bank accounts, and getting referrals to the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Ticket to Work
If you are 18 years or older, live in your family home, and are interested in CFS, contact your regional center service coordinator to begin exploring this service.
You can also visit the DDS website to learn more.