If you are interested in SLS services, referrals can be made directly or through your local Regional Center Service Coordinator.  All referrals will need to be validated for funding. 

 Due to the specific nature of our program type, not all individuals will be found eligible or appropriate.  Our primary goal is to insure that each prospective resident is a good fit for our program and that includes a thorough assessment process and trial period whereas, individuals will be assessed in multiple areas of functional and emotional skills to help evaluate if we have the program components available to meet the needs of your loved one.  We are a specialized program for individuals who cannot live successfully in a lower level of care for a variety of reasons. Our goal is client success!

Applicants will be evaluated on the appropriateness of our program based on the following criteria:
              The individual:
1.      Has a developmental  disability and is a Regional Center recipient;
2.      Resides in El Dorado, or adjacent county;    (EDC residents will receive priority over non-EDC residents)
3.      Can achieve individual service goals;
4.      Is between the ages of 18-64 years old;
5.      Can have personal needs met with 1:1 support & shadowing;
6.      Is medically stable;
7.      Has cognitive ability to participate in the program;
8.     Lives independently or will live independently at the start of SLS.