DDS Approved CPP/CRDP Projects for FY 2023-2024 + Community Input Summary for 2023/24

In 2017, the Lanterman Act was amended to allow the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to provide funding for Regional Centers to develop resources to address unmet needs in their community with certain guidelines (WIC Sections 4418.25  & 4679). This is referred to as Community Resource Development Plan/Community Placement Plan (CRDP/CPP) funding.

Based on Lanterman Regional Center’s community and stakeholder input, the following projects were identified, proposed to DDS, and have been approved for development as Lanterman’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 CRDP/CPP projects:

DDS Approved CPP/CRDP Projects for FY 2023-2024

The Department of Developmental Services awarded Lanterman Regional Center projects as part of the Community Placement Plan (CPP)/Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

• Multi-Family Unit
  • Date Awarded: January 18, 2024
  • Year: RAP 2023/2024
  • RAP Project ID: FDLRC-2324-1
  • Amount: $1,500,000 to support the development of the Lexington Gardens apartment complex in West Hollywood.  Lexington Gardens will be a 48-unit, 5 story, affordable housing project, with 12 studio apartments set aside for people with developmental disabilities who would benefit from coordinated onsite services.  No RFP will be issued since Detroit West Hollywood has been identified as the Housing Development Organization (HDO) to develop these units. 
• Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home (EBSH)
  • Date Awarded: January 18, 2024
  • Year: CPP 2023/2024 (HDO)
  • CPP Project ID: FDLRC-2324-2
  • Amount: $750,000 to acquire and develop a residential Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home with delayed egress to support individuals with developmental disabilities transitioning from more restrictive living settings who require intensive services due to complex behavior support needs, which are beyond what is typically available in other community living arrangements. This home will also support adults being deflected from more restrictive settings. The funds will be used for the acquisition of the home ($350,000) and renovations ($400,000).
• Enhanced Supported Living Services (SLS)
  • Date Awarded: January 18, 2024
  • Year: CRPD 2023/2024 (Non-HDO)
  • CRDP Project ID: FDLRC-2324-3
  • Amount: $75,000 start-up funding for an existing Supportive living Services (SLS) provider to recruit and train staff who can work with individuals with complex behavioral/forensic support needs.   Start-up funds will cover recruitment, behavioral and forensic training and first aid/CPR cost.  The recruitment will consist of hiring staff to provide a higher level of SLS support.  The provider will also have a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide the initial training and ongoing support for staff and to assist with the recruitment of staff to provide a higher level of SLS support.
• Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Date Awarded: January 18, 2024
  • Year: CRPD 2023/2024 (Non-HDO)
  • CRDP Project ID: FDLRC-2324-4
  • Amount: $75,000 start-up funding for an existing substance abuse treatment center that can tailor their program to meet the needs of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and substance abuse needs. The program will facilitate substance recovery, social connections, and linkages to other local health and recovery support services. Start-up funds will assist with staff recruitment, training, and program development. The provider may have a consultant to assist with training and program development.

View Lanterman Regional Center’s posted Requests for Proposals for FY 2023-2024

Community Input Summary for 2023/24 Community Service Needs Survey

Each year Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center develops Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) and Community Placement Plan (CPP) proposals which are presented to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to meet the needs of the clients and families we serve. Resource development feedback for 2023/24 was obtained from an online survey and input from our support group participants.
 
Following is a summary of the input received by Lanterman Regional Center. These are the ranked priorities based on community input:

1. Specialized Homes for Individuals with Medical and Behavioral Needs
2. Behaviorally Enhanced Adult Services
3. Support with Substance Abuse/Mental Health Needs
4. After School/Community Integration Program