Self-Determination Program Quarterly Newsletter January 2026
NLACRC
January 2026 Edition
Welcome
Self-Determination Program Contact Information
SDP email: selfdetermination@nlacrc.org SDLAC email: nlacrcsdlac@gmail.com Self-Determination Program Contact Information hotline: 818-756-6454
Consumer Services Director
Silvia Renteria-Haro, sharo@nlacrc.org phone: 661-775-3004
Consumer Services Manager/SDP Manager Robin Monroe, rmonroe@nlacrc.org phone: 661-775-3053 Self-Determination Specialists: Email: selfdetermination@nlacrc.org Megan Briley, mbriley@nlacrc.org phone: 661-951-1214 Self-Determination Supervisor
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Self-Determination
January 2026 Edition
North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, Sunday, and observed holidays: CLOSED
You can call NLACRC when the office is closed if you have an urgent need that cannot wait for the next business day. If you need immediate assistance please call the main phone number where you are served: San Fernando Valley Office: (818) 778-1900 Antelope Valley Office: (661) 945-6761 Santa Clarita Valley Office: (661) 775-8450 You should contact your Service Coordinator anytime you need help and/or if something has changed in your life. This way, NLACRC can support you with program planning. Service Coordinators are to respond to voicemails or emails within 48-72 hours. If you do not get a response within 48-72 hours, or if the matter needs immediate attention, please contact the Officer of the Day (OD). You may call the main line and ask to be transferred to the OD. The OD Specialist will take your information and help you on your matter. Contacting Your Program Planning Team If you need to get your Service Coordinator’s name or contact information, or if you are in the process of being assigned to a new Service Coordinator, you may call the OD staff. They will give you information about your Service Coordinator or will help get you assigned to one if you do not have one. Please call the main line for the office you are served and ask to be
transferred to the Officer of the Day staff: San Fernando Valley Office: (818) 778-1900 Antelope Valley Office: (661) 945-6761 Santa Clarita Valley Office: (661) 775-8450
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Self-Determination Program Support
Join other participants in the Self Determination Program (SDP) at NLACRC, along with people interested in moving into the SDP, to talk about challenges and successes we are experiencing in SDP at NLACRC. Self-Determination Program (SDP) Support Group | Grupo de apoyo de NLACRC para el programa de autodeterminación R EGISTER to attend SDP Support Group Meeting Dates: Every 1st Wednesday of the Month 4:30PM-6:30PM via Zoom The Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDLAC) advises NLACRC on the SDP program so that consumers and families have a voice in the development and implementation of the program. If you need interpretation in any other language, please email your request to selfdetermination@nlacrc.org 1 4 days prior to the meeting. Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDLAC) If you are interested in starting the transition into the Self Determination Program, you must attend an orientation. The orientation will prepare you for the transition process. Self-Determination Program Orientation Registration is required REGISTER HERE for SDP Orientation SDP Orientation is the first Monday of each month at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and no meetings are held in July or December. Via Zoom
JOIN HERE
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Self-Determination Program Coaching Help for Families
We have teamed up with Independent Facilitators (IF) for SDP Coaching! They can help support consumer /family into the transition to the Self-Determination Program or when already in SDP SDP Coaching is available to provide additional education and support on the Self Determination Program funded by NLACRC You can reach out to your CSC for a referral or go directly to SDP Coach: Claudia Cares AACColades Autism Society Help Grow Integrated Community Collaborative (ICC) - available to coach up to 1/31/2026
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NLACRC
Quarterly Question
What are Participant-Directed Services (099 hours) within NLACRC’s Self-Determination Program, and how do Independent Facilitators use these hours to support participants through the SDP process? Within NLACRC’s Self-Determination Program, Participant-Directed Services (099 hours) are authorized to support participants with the planning, coordination, and oversight of their Self-Determination services. These hours are not for direct services; rather, they are used to assist participants in understanding and navigating the SDP process. 099 hours support key SDP activities such as preparing for and participating in IPP meetings, ensuring the participant’s goals, needs, and outcomes are clearly identified and reflected in the Individual Program Plan. These hours also support individual budget development, and aligning services with IPP outcomes. Independent Facilitators may assist participants in securing a Financial Management Service (FMS) by explaining FMS roles, supporting the selection process, and coordinating next steps. Additionally, 099 hours are used to help participants develop a spending plan that aligns with the approved budget, IPP goals, and NLACRC and DDS SDP requirements. 06 Independent Facilitators use 099 hours to promote informed choice, participant control, and compliance with SDP guidelines throughout the implementation and ongoing management of the program. SDP participants who are interested in receiving Independent Facilitator support under 099 hours should contact their Consumer Services Coordinator (CSC) to discuss authorization and next steps after completing the mandatory SDP orientation.
Self-Determination
In Focus: DDS Directives
What are DDS Directives?
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) frequently distributes directives to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction on a variety of policy issues. These directives are in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 4685.8(p)(2), which authorizes the Department of Developmental Services (Department) to issue program directives or similar instructions until regulations are adopted.
All regional center directives are posted here: Regional Center Directives
Self-determination-specific directives can be found at: SDP Program Directives
Self-Determination Program Website
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NLACRC Office Locations
Main Office (San Fernando Valley) 9200 Oakdale Ave., Suite 100 Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 778-1900 Santa Clarita Valley 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Ste 150 Santa Clarita, California 91355 (661) 775-8450
Antelope Valley Office 43850 10th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-676 1
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